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.
These sheets won't touch the floor tonight
She's wearing that shirt that cuts to her shoulders
Better off with the dress that drags
You're better off with the dress that drags
To the small of your back
To the bedroom after this you'll keep me guessing
Once again
(You're better off with the dress that drags)
Once again, you're better off with the dress that drags
To the small of your back
I forgot this is not where I left you
Gonna get to the bottom of this, the bottom
Get me out, you are, you are
Always seem to get me out
You always seem to get me started, started
Get me out, you are, you are
Always seem to get me out
You always seem to get me started, started again
(This is your desperate attempt to keep your promises)
Your motive is your weakness
She still selfconscious bout her pale skin while she's feeling
This is your mistake after this you'll keep me guessing
Once again
(You're better off and you're still selfconscious)
Once again, after this
You'll wish you were better off and you wish you were better than this
I forgot this is not where I left you
Gonna get to the bottom of this, the bottom
Cause I forgot this is not where I left you
Gonna get to the bottom of this, the bottom
Get me out, you are, you are
Always seem to get me out
You always seem to get me started, started
Get me out, you are, you are
Always seem to get me out
You always seem to get me started, started again
You're always good at getting started
I was always so much better talking myself out of this
(These feet won't touch the floor tonight
Just make sure you lock the door)
She fell asleep with the TV on
Near the set just to keep you warm
You are my struggle
You're always good at getting started
I was always so much better talking myself out of this
She's wearing that shirt that cuts to her shoulders
(Better off with the dress that cuts to your back)
Get me out, you are, you are
Aways seem to get me out you are
Get me out, you are, you are
Always seem to get me out
You always seem to get me started, started
Get me out, you are, you are
(You were always good at getting started)
Always seem to get me out
(I was always so much better at talking myself out of this)
You always seem to get me started, started again
She's wearing that shirt that cuts to her shoulders
Better off with the dress that drags
You're better off with the dress that drags
To the small of your back
To the bedroom after this you'll keep me guessing
Once again
(You're better off with the dress that drags)
Once again, you're better off with the dress that drags
To the small of your back
I forgot this is not where I left you
Gonna get to the bottom of this, the bottom
Get me out, you are, you are
Always seem to get me out
You always seem to get me started, started
Get me out, you are, you are
Always seem to get me out
You always seem to get me started, started again
(This is your desperate attempt to keep your promises)
Your motive is your weakness
She still selfconscious bout her pale skin while she's feeling
This is your mistake after this you'll keep me guessing
Once again
(You're better off and you're still selfconscious)
Once again, after this
You'll wish you were better off and you wish you were better than this
I forgot this is not where I left you
Gonna get to the bottom of this, the bottom
Cause I forgot this is not where I left you
Gonna get to the bottom of this, the bottom
Get me out, you are, you are
Always seem to get me out
You always seem to get me started, started
Get me out, you are, you are
Always seem to get me out
You always seem to get me started, started again
You're always good at getting started
I was always so much better talking myself out of this
(These feet won't touch the floor tonight
Just make sure you lock the door)
She fell asleep with the TV on
Near the set just to keep you warm
You are my struggle
You're always good at getting started
I was always so much better talking myself out of this
She's wearing that shirt that cuts to her shoulders
(Better off with the dress that cuts to your back)
Get me out, you are, you are
Aways seem to get me out you are
Get me out, you are, you are
Always seem to get me out
You always seem to get me started, started
Get me out, you are, you are
(You were always good at getting started)
Always seem to get me out
(I was always so much better at talking myself out of this)
You always seem to get me started, started again
Lyrics submitted by ADimeADexter
Scandals and Scoundrels Lyrics as written by Mark Palacz Aaron Brown
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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