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.
I must be honest with you babe
(just gotta be honest)
I love to watch the faces that you make (when we make love oh girl)
But when I'm behind you holding your hips and you close your eyes and bite your lips
I can see you so might I suggest a change
Now mama please don't take me strange for what I'm about to say
(please don't take me strange)
If you know anything bout me by now
I'm a freak just follow my lead
Baby I love making love in front of a mirror (in front of a mirror)
So that that I can watch you enjoying me (baby tonight)
Baby tonight lets try in front of a mirror (in front of a mirror)
Watching ourselves make love
Girl why don't we
And I'm a keep your chin up please watch me do the...nasty
I like it when you make your moves fast
Mami if I pull your head back
'Cause I want you to see that we look so good together
I understand that your not ready for me and my directory
Your day but featuring me starring you
Baby that's okay with me
I'm the systems next best thing
Baby I love making love in front of a mirror (in front of a mirror)
So that that I can watch you enjoying me (baby tonight)
Baby tonight lets try in front of a mirror (in front of a mirror)
Watching ourselves make love
Girl why don't we
I see you can you see me watching you loving it [Repeat: x8]
Baby I love making love in front of a mirror (in front of a mirror)
So that that I can watch you enjoying me (baby tonight)
Baby tonight lets try in front of a mirror (in front of a mirror)
Watching ourselves make love
Girl why don't we
Can we make love in front of a mirror [Repeat until fade]
(just gotta be honest)
I love to watch the faces that you make (when we make love oh girl)
But when I'm behind you holding your hips and you close your eyes and bite your lips
I can see you so might I suggest a change
Now mama please don't take me strange for what I'm about to say
(please don't take me strange)
If you know anything bout me by now
I'm a freak just follow my lead
Baby I love making love in front of a mirror (in front of a mirror)
So that that I can watch you enjoying me (baby tonight)
Baby tonight lets try in front of a mirror (in front of a mirror)
Watching ourselves make love
Girl why don't we
And I'm a keep your chin up please watch me do the...nasty
I like it when you make your moves fast
Mami if I pull your head back
'Cause I want you to see that we look so good together
I understand that your not ready for me and my directory
Your day but featuring me starring you
Baby that's okay with me
I'm the systems next best thing
Baby I love making love in front of a mirror (in front of a mirror)
So that that I can watch you enjoying me (baby tonight)
Baby tonight lets try in front of a mirror (in front of a mirror)
Watching ourselves make love
Girl why don't we
I see you can you see me watching you loving it [Repeat: x8]
Baby I love making love in front of a mirror (in front of a mirror)
So that that I can watch you enjoying me (baby tonight)
Baby tonight lets try in front of a mirror (in front of a mirror)
Watching ourselves make love
Girl why don't we
Can we make love in front of a mirror [Repeat until fade]
Lyrics submitted by xox_pandie_xox
Mirror Lyrics as written by Shaffer Smith Robert Shea Taylor
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
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Its about a couple havin sex in front a mirror, what else can it be?
In verse two, it should be:
"I understand that your not ready for me and my directing Your debut, featuring me but starring you"
Meaning he wants to videotape them having sex, but he knows she's not ready for that.
I kinda like the song. It's straight to the point. I am still amazed that this song didn't earn the CD an explicit content rating, but whatever.
Actually, I think it's:
"I understand that you're not ready for me in my directorial debut Featuring me, but starring you"
This song leaves me wet. (┳Д┳)(ToT)???????? I think I'll have to delete it. Imma end up disappointing myself because of it.