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.
First time I saw her, I wanted more than just to hold her.
I wanted to bend and fold her, so I leant over and I told her.
Got myself a brand new girlfriend
Got myself a brand new girlfriend
So many messages to send, got myself a brand new girlfriend
We want to be, lapsed Catholic, got the contraception, haven't got the knack yet.
We've tried it a variety of ways, I've not slept in about 4 days.
Got myself a brand new girlfriend
Got myself a brand new girlfriend
Phone's ringing all weekend, got myself a brand new girlfriend
So many messages to send, got myself a brand new girlfriend
Phone's ringing all weekend, got myself a brand new girlfriend
So, we went to the cinema, we came home from the cinema
We went through the front door, up the stairs, through the bedroom door, onto the bedroom floor
I've seen her naked twice, I've seen her naked twice!
Brand new girlfriend
Phone's ringing all weekend, got myself a brand new girlfriend
So many messages to send, got myself a brand new girlfriend
Phone's ringing all weekend
Think I'm going round the bend
G-g-g-girlfriend, got myself a brand new girlfriend
And I think that I love her.
I wanted to bend and fold her, so I leant over and I told her.
Got myself a brand new girlfriend
Got myself a brand new girlfriend
So many messages to send, got myself a brand new girlfriend
We want to be, lapsed Catholic, got the contraception, haven't got the knack yet.
We've tried it a variety of ways, I've not slept in about 4 days.
Got myself a brand new girlfriend
Got myself a brand new girlfriend
Phone's ringing all weekend, got myself a brand new girlfriend
So many messages to send, got myself a brand new girlfriend
Phone's ringing all weekend, got myself a brand new girlfriend
So, we went to the cinema, we came home from the cinema
We went through the front door, up the stairs, through the bedroom door, onto the bedroom floor
I've seen her naked twice, I've seen her naked twice!
Brand new girlfriend
Phone's ringing all weekend, got myself a brand new girlfriend
So many messages to send, got myself a brand new girlfriend
Phone's ringing all weekend
Think I'm going round the bend
G-g-g-girlfriend, got myself a brand new girlfriend
And I think that I love her.
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WHo the fuck is Art Brut? Munkeyman is easy enough to figure out, but Art Brut???
Thank you,I asked the same question when I read your first comment...
I hope Art has himself a lifer...
How lovely for you. Your timing couldn't be more perfect. That's what the song is about. Congratulations, Brazil.
"I've seen her naked twice! I've seen her naked twice! " brilliant! it's obvious that the song's about the a new girlfriend, but tha lyrics are incomplete. here are the full lyrics: " First time I saw her, I wanted more than just to hold her. I wanted to bend and fold her, so I leant over and I told her. Got myself a brand new girlfriend x 2 So many messages to send, got myself a brand new girlfriend We wanna be, lapsed Catholic, got the contraception, haven’t got the knack yet. We’ve tried it a variety of ways, I’ve not slept in about 4 days. Got myself a brand new girlfriend x 2 Phone’s ringing all weekend, got myself a brand new girlfriend So many messages to send, got myself a brand new girlfriend Phone’s ringing all weekend, got myself a brand new girlfriend So, we went to the cinema, we came home from the cinema We went through the front door, up the stairs, through the bedroom door, onto the bedroom floor I’ve seen her naked twice, I’ve seen her naked twice! Brand new girlfriend Phone’s ringing all weekend, got myself a brand new girlfriend So many messages to send, got myself a brand new girlfriend Phone’s ringing all weekend Think I’m going round the bend G-g-g-girlfriend, got myself a brand new girlfriend And I think that I love her.
"I've seen her naked..... twice!" Ohhhh that made me laugh the first time I listened to it.
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ahaha I love this song!
I love it, best lazy day song ever.
i am obsessed with their accents.