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.
NELLY: Am I throwin’ you off?
TIMBERLAND: Nope
NELLY: Didn’t think so.
[Verse 1]
TIMBERLAND:
How you doin’ young lady?
That feelin’ that you givin’ really drives me crazy
You don’t haveta play about the joke
I was at a loss of words first time that we spoke
NELLY:
If you looking for a girl that’ll treat you right
If you lookin’ for her in the day time with the light
TIMBERLAND:
You might be the type if I play my cards right
I'll find out by the end of the night
NELLY:
You expect me to just let you hit it
But will you still respect me if you get it
TIMBERLAND:
All I can do is try, gimme one chance
What’s the problem I don’t see no ring on your hand
I be the first to admit it, I’m curious about you, you seem so innocent
NELLY:
You wanna get in my world, get lost in it
Boy I’m tired of running, lets walk for a minute
[Chorus]
TIMBERLAND:
Promiscuous girl
Wherever you are
I’m all alone
And it's you that I want
NELLY:
Promiscuous boy
You already know
That I’m all yours
What you waiting for?
TIMBERLAND:
Promiscuous girl
You're teasing me
You know what I want
And I got what you need
NELLY:
Promiscuous boy
Let's get to the point
Cause we're on a roll
You ready?
[Verse 2]
NELLY:
Roses are red
Some diamonds are blue
Chivalry is dead
But you're still kinda cute
TIMBERLAND:
Hey! I can't keep my mind off you
Where you at, do you mind if I come through
NELLY:
I’m out of this world come with me to my planet
Get you on my level do you think that you can handle it?
TIMBERLAND:
They call me Thomas
last name Crown
Recognize game
I'm a lay mine's down
NELLY:
I'm a big girl I can handle myself
But if I get lonely I’ma need your help
Pay attention to me I don't talk for my health
TIMBERLAND: I want you on my team
NELLY: So does everybody else.
TIMBERLAND:
Shh, baby we can keep it on the low
Let your guard down ain’t nobody gotta know
If you with it girl I know a place we can go
NELLY:
What kind of girl do you take me for?
[Chorus]
TIMBERLAND:
Promiscuous girl
Wherever you are
I’m all alone
And it's you that I want
NELLY:
Promiscuous boy
You already know
That I’m all yours
What you waiting for?
TIMBERLAND:
Promiscuous girl
You're teasing me
You know what I want
And I got what you need
NELLY:
Promiscuous boy
Lets get to the point
Cause we're on a roll
Are you ready?
[Verse 3]
TIMBERLAND: Don't be mad, don't get mean
NELLY: Don't get mad, don't be mean
TIMBERLAND: Don't be mad, don't get mean
NELLY: Don't get mad, don't be mean
TIMBERLAND:
Wait! I don't mean no harm
I can see you with my t-shirt on
NELLY:
I can see you with nothing on
Feeling on me before you bring that on
TIMBERLAND: Bring that on
NELLY: You know what I mean
TIMBERLAND: Girl, I’m a freak you shouldn't say those things
NELLY:
I’m only trying to get inside your brain
To see if you can work me the way you say
TIMBERLAND:
It's okay, it's alright
I got something that you gon' like
NELLY:
Hey is that the truth or are you talking trash
Is your game M.V.P. like Steve Nash
[Chorus]
TIMBERLAND:
Promiscuous Girl
Wherever you are
I’m all alone
And its you that I want
NELLY:
Promiscuous Boy
I'm calling your name
But you're driving me crazy
The way you're making me wait
TIMBERLAND:
Promiscuous Girl
You're teasing me
You know what I want
And I got what you need
NELLY:
Promiscuous Boy
We're one in the same
So we don't gotta play games no more
TIMBERLAND: Nope
NELLY: Didn’t think so.
[Verse 1]
TIMBERLAND:
How you doin’ young lady?
That feelin’ that you givin’ really drives me crazy
You don’t haveta play about the joke
I was at a loss of words first time that we spoke
NELLY:
If you looking for a girl that’ll treat you right
If you lookin’ for her in the day time with the light
TIMBERLAND:
You might be the type if I play my cards right
I'll find out by the end of the night
NELLY:
You expect me to just let you hit it
But will you still respect me if you get it
TIMBERLAND:
All I can do is try, gimme one chance
What’s the problem I don’t see no ring on your hand
I be the first to admit it, I’m curious about you, you seem so innocent
NELLY:
You wanna get in my world, get lost in it
Boy I’m tired of running, lets walk for a minute
[Chorus]
TIMBERLAND:
Promiscuous girl
Wherever you are
I’m all alone
And it's you that I want
NELLY:
Promiscuous boy
You already know
That I’m all yours
What you waiting for?
TIMBERLAND:
Promiscuous girl
You're teasing me
You know what I want
And I got what you need
NELLY:
Promiscuous boy
Let's get to the point
Cause we're on a roll
You ready?
[Verse 2]
NELLY:
Roses are red
Some diamonds are blue
Chivalry is dead
But you're still kinda cute
TIMBERLAND:
Hey! I can't keep my mind off you
Where you at, do you mind if I come through
NELLY:
I’m out of this world come with me to my planet
Get you on my level do you think that you can handle it?
TIMBERLAND:
They call me Thomas
last name Crown
Recognize game
I'm a lay mine's down
NELLY:
I'm a big girl I can handle myself
But if I get lonely I’ma need your help
Pay attention to me I don't talk for my health
TIMBERLAND: I want you on my team
NELLY: So does everybody else.
TIMBERLAND:
Shh, baby we can keep it on the low
Let your guard down ain’t nobody gotta know
If you with it girl I know a place we can go
NELLY:
What kind of girl do you take me for?
[Chorus]
TIMBERLAND:
Promiscuous girl
Wherever you are
I’m all alone
And it's you that I want
NELLY:
Promiscuous boy
You already know
That I’m all yours
What you waiting for?
TIMBERLAND:
Promiscuous girl
You're teasing me
You know what I want
And I got what you need
NELLY:
Promiscuous boy
Lets get to the point
Cause we're on a roll
Are you ready?
[Verse 3]
TIMBERLAND: Don't be mad, don't get mean
NELLY: Don't get mad, don't be mean
TIMBERLAND: Don't be mad, don't get mean
NELLY: Don't get mad, don't be mean
TIMBERLAND:
Wait! I don't mean no harm
I can see you with my t-shirt on
NELLY:
I can see you with nothing on
Feeling on me before you bring that on
TIMBERLAND: Bring that on
NELLY: You know what I mean
TIMBERLAND: Girl, I’m a freak you shouldn't say those things
NELLY:
I’m only trying to get inside your brain
To see if you can work me the way you say
TIMBERLAND:
It's okay, it's alright
I got something that you gon' like
NELLY:
Hey is that the truth or are you talking trash
Is your game M.V.P. like Steve Nash
[Chorus]
TIMBERLAND:
Promiscuous Girl
Wherever you are
I’m all alone
And its you that I want
NELLY:
Promiscuous Boy
I'm calling your name
But you're driving me crazy
The way you're making me wait
TIMBERLAND:
Promiscuous Girl
You're teasing me
You know what I want
And I got what you need
NELLY:
Promiscuous Boy
We're one in the same
So we don't gotta play games no more
Lyrics submitted by aweave06
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