The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
It's all about you (it's about you)
It's all about you, baby (it's all about)
It's all about you (it's about you)
It's all about you
Yesterday, you asked me something I thought you knew
So I told you with a smile, "It's all about you"
Then you whispered in my ear and you told me too
Said, "You make my life worthwhile, it's all about you"
And I would answer all your wishes
If you asked me to
But if you deny me one of your kisses
Don't know what I'd do
So hold me close and say three words, like you used to do
Dancing on the kitchen tiles
It's all about you, yeah
And I would answer all your wishes
If you asked me to
But if you deny me one of your kisses
Don't know what I'd do
So hold me close and say three words, like you used to do
Dancing on the kitchen tiles
Yes, you make my life worthwhile
So I told you with a smile
It's all about you
It's all about you (it's about you)
It's all about you, baby (it's all about)
It's all about you (it's about you)
It's all about you, baby
It's all about you (it's about you)
It's all about you, baby (it's all about you)
It's all about you (it's about you)
It's all about you
It's all about you
It's all about you, baby (it's all about)
It's all about you (it's about you)
It's all about you
Yesterday, you asked me something I thought you knew
So I told you with a smile, "It's all about you"
Then you whispered in my ear and you told me too
Said, "You make my life worthwhile, it's all about you"
And I would answer all your wishes
If you asked me to
But if you deny me one of your kisses
Don't know what I'd do
So hold me close and say three words, like you used to do
Dancing on the kitchen tiles
It's all about you, yeah
And I would answer all your wishes
If you asked me to
But if you deny me one of your kisses
Don't know what I'd do
So hold me close and say three words, like you used to do
Dancing on the kitchen tiles
Yes, you make my life worthwhile
So I told you with a smile
It's all about you
It's all about you (it's about you)
It's all about you, baby (it's all about)
It's all about you (it's about you)
It's all about you, baby
It's all about you (it's about you)
It's all about you, baby (it's all about you)
It's all about you (it's about you)
It's all about you
It's all about you
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