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.
We were too wasted to close the window
Friends and family looking in to my only hiding place
The rhythm of a strangers skin
Infidel to die for
What I am doing
Will happen in the morning
When the mirror won't recognize me
He holds a certain gesture
When we're loving to ask each other
Do you want it
Do you want me
I want it, it is you
You are where I want to be
Who is he
Oh
Why would I
Do
Hitch a ride
The
I can drive
Twist
Who is she
Oh
Why would I
Do
Hitch a ride
The
When I can drive
Twist
Somebody put me back in school
I forget everything
I used to know
How to leave the boy behind
Without having to watch him go
Infidel to die for
What I am doing
Will happen in the morning
When the mirror won't recognize me
He holds a certain gesture
When we're loving to ask each other
Do you want it
Do you want me
I want it, it is you
You are where I want to be
Who is he
Circumstantial, oh
Why would I
Do
Hitch a ride
The
I can drive
Twist
Who is she
Circumstantial
Oh
Why would I
Do
Hitch a ride
The
When I can drive
Twist
Circumstantial
Do the twist...
Friends and family looking in to my only hiding place
The rhythm of a strangers skin
Infidel to die for
What I am doing
Will happen in the morning
When the mirror won't recognize me
He holds a certain gesture
When we're loving to ask each other
Do you want it
Do you want me
I want it, it is you
You are where I want to be
Who is he
Oh
Why would I
Do
Hitch a ride
The
I can drive
Twist
Who is she
Oh
Why would I
Do
Hitch a ride
The
When I can drive
Twist
Somebody put me back in school
I forget everything
I used to know
How to leave the boy behind
Without having to watch him go
Infidel to die for
What I am doing
Will happen in the morning
When the mirror won't recognize me
He holds a certain gesture
When we're loving to ask each other
Do you want it
Do you want me
I want it, it is you
You are where I want to be
Who is he
Circumstantial, oh
Why would I
Do
Hitch a ride
The
I can drive
Twist
Who is she
Circumstantial
Oh
Why would I
Do
Hitch a ride
The
When I can drive
Twist
Circumstantial
Do the twist...
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The Twist Lyrics as written by James Shaw Emily Haines
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i don't know what this song is about, but i love those lyrics
Fucking beautiful.
We were too wasted to close the window Friends and family looking in to my only hiding place The rhythm of a strangers skin
(I think this is a metaphor but it does concern her sleeping with random strangers. She feels most comfortable sleeping around and feeling the rhythm of a strangers skin.)
Infidel to die for What I am doing Will happen in the morning When the mirror won't recognize me
(She feels like she's going against religion by sleeping around. Even worse she's going against herself. When she wakes up in the morning and looks in the mirror she won't recognize what she's become)
He holds a certain gesture When we're loving to ask each other Do you want it Do you want me I want it, it is you You are where I want to be
(She looks for love or reassurance in the throws of sexual contact. She associates love with sex so she hopes these people love her. 'You are where I want to be' is such a sad, fleeting feeling because when they're done she isn't where he wants to be anymore.)
Who is he? (oh) Why would I (do) Hitch a ride? (the) I can drive. (twist) Who is she? (oh) Why would I (do) Hitch a ride (the) When I can drive. (twist)
(I think this talks about how she goes home with other people even though she drove herself. Perhaps she's thinking of excuses why she needs to leave with them)
Somebody put me back in school I forget everything I used to know How to leave the boy behind Without having to watch him go
(She sleeps with these people and before she used to be able to do it effortlessly but now she starts to care about them because this is the closest she has to a relationship. She doesn't know how to kick the boy out in the morning without watching him through the window.)
(I understand the story of the song but I still don't understand the relevence of 'The Twist' but maybe the twist is just a metaphor for sex)
the way the lyrics were transcribed is really irritating. :S
wow i love this song and i love the lyrics
heck, yeah
it about having sex when srunk and not being happy the next day she dosent rmeber when she would mess up cuz she was certian when she was drunk that she wanted it
doesn't it also have to do with her ending up liking the guy after having sex and her realizing...she likes the guy?<br /> "somebody put me back in school,I forget everything I used to know,how to leave the boy behind without having to watch him go"
I believe it's about finding solace and comfort in, "the rhythm of a strangers skin." She knows better yet continues to do it, even after she is caught. ("Friends and family looking in to my only hiding place") I'm sure there is the alcohol abuse in there somewhere too. But there is definately a connection she feels with these men she has sex with and it's what keeps her alive. Or at least, that's my interpretation of it.
yeah i completely agree with porcelainsoliloquy. i cant describe this song any better.
i agree with porcelainsoliloquy
i think she continues to mess around with guys although she knows its wrong because she feels comfort in that false sense of security.
"Somebody put me back in school, I forget everything I used to know know to leave the boy behind Without having to watch him go"
possibly means that she has always been able to keep her relationships casual, but now there is a certain man she has deeper feelings for.