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 say that you dont even know me
You say 'yeah but do you realy care?'
These eyes they were made for lookin
I know but good god do you have to stare
Oh we could leave right now
if you have had enough
I dont think il decide to stay
Coz the night is young but rough
And oh, you walk off into the night unaware of what might be
You said 'I'll see you later dear'
What did that mean?
You'll find out soon enough a secrets made to keep
What did you mean when you told me its frightnin
Just lock all your doors all your windows
You won't get much sleep
Footsteps sending shivers down your spine
Just one more block n ul be mine
Words playin over in your head
Soon you'll be so far from your bed
Is he behind? Am i just pissed?
So in denial, sad we kissed
That boy god hes no stranger
To warning signs, your in danger
You walk off into the night
unaware of what might be
You said 'I'll see you later dear'
But oh what did that mean?
You'll find out soon enough a secrets made to keep
What did you mean when you told me its frightning
Just lock all your doors all your windows
You won't get much sleep
Started off so innocent
But now look here your luck is spent
You'll be glad to see your bed
All snuggled up inside
Another night out on the tiles
You run for a bit but it seems like miles
But you can't run away from the memories you hide
You walk off into the night
nnaware of what might be
You said 'I'll see you later dear'
But oh what did that mean?
You'll find out soon enough a secrets made to keep
What did you mean when you told me its frightning
Just lock all your doors or your windows
You won't get much sleep
You say 'yeah but do you realy care?'
These eyes they were made for lookin
I know but good god do you have to stare
Oh we could leave right now
if you have had enough
I dont think il decide to stay
Coz the night is young but rough
And oh, you walk off into the night unaware of what might be
You said 'I'll see you later dear'
What did that mean?
You'll find out soon enough a secrets made to keep
What did you mean when you told me its frightnin
Just lock all your doors all your windows
You won't get much sleep
Footsteps sending shivers down your spine
Just one more block n ul be mine
Words playin over in your head
Soon you'll be so far from your bed
Is he behind? Am i just pissed?
So in denial, sad we kissed
That boy god hes no stranger
To warning signs, your in danger
You walk off into the night
unaware of what might be
You said 'I'll see you later dear'
But oh what did that mean?
You'll find out soon enough a secrets made to keep
What did you mean when you told me its frightning
Just lock all your doors all your windows
You won't get much sleep
Started off so innocent
But now look here your luck is spent
You'll be glad to see your bed
All snuggled up inside
Another night out on the tiles
You run for a bit but it seems like miles
But you can't run away from the memories you hide
You walk off into the night
nnaware of what might be
You said 'I'll see you later dear'
But oh what did that mean?
You'll find out soon enough a secrets made to keep
What did you mean when you told me its frightning
Just lock all your doors or your windows
You won't get much sleep
Lyrics submitted by TurboSimon
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