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.
Her voice is echoed in my mind
I count the days 'til she is mine
Can't tell my friends 'cause they will laugh
I love a girl from senior class
I daydreamed through freshman math
While she fills out her college apps
Show her a world where we belong
But she'll have to drive us to the prom
That's what I go to school for
Even though it is a real bore
You can call me crazy
She is so amazing
That's what I go to school for
Even though it is a real bore
Girlfriends I've had plenty
But she's the one that I need
That's what I go to school for
That's what I go to school for
Her boyfriend's just turning nineteen
But that doesn't bother me
He's back at college out of town
I find a reason to go 'round
I climb a tree outside her home
To make sure she is alone
She looks up and sees me there
Still I cant help but stop and stare
That's what I go to school for
Even though it is a real bore
You can call me crazy
She is so amazing
That's what I go to school for
Even though it is a real bore
Girlfriends I've had plenty
But she's the one that I need
That's what I go to school for
That's what I, what I
What I go to school for
Everyone that you see all day
Knows you're looking at me in a different way
I guess that's why my marks are getting so high
I can see those tell tale signs
Telling me that I was on your mind
I could see that you want it more
When you told me that
I'm what you go to school for
I'm what you go to school for
She's made her choice and I'm the one
At least 'til graduation comes
We drive past school to wave goodbye
My friends they can't believe their eyes
That's what I go to school for
Even though it is a real bore
You can call me crazy
She is so amazing
That's what I go to school for
Even though it is a real bore
Girlfriends I've had plenty
But she's the one that I need
That's what I go to school for
That's what I, what I
What I go to school for
I count the days 'til she is mine
Can't tell my friends 'cause they will laugh
I love a girl from senior class
I daydreamed through freshman math
While she fills out her college apps
Show her a world where we belong
But she'll have to drive us to the prom
That's what I go to school for
Even though it is a real bore
You can call me crazy
She is so amazing
That's what I go to school for
Even though it is a real bore
Girlfriends I've had plenty
But she's the one that I need
That's what I go to school for
That's what I go to school for
Her boyfriend's just turning nineteen
But that doesn't bother me
He's back at college out of town
I find a reason to go 'round
I climb a tree outside her home
To make sure she is alone
She looks up and sees me there
Still I cant help but stop and stare
That's what I go to school for
Even though it is a real bore
You can call me crazy
She is so amazing
That's what I go to school for
Even though it is a real bore
Girlfriends I've had plenty
But she's the one that I need
That's what I go to school for
That's what I, what I
What I go to school for
Everyone that you see all day
Knows you're looking at me in a different way
I guess that's why my marks are getting so high
I can see those tell tale signs
Telling me that I was on your mind
I could see that you want it more
When you told me that
I'm what you go to school for
I'm what you go to school for
She's made her choice and I'm the one
At least 'til graduation comes
We drive past school to wave goodbye
My friends they can't believe their eyes
That's what I go to school for
Even though it is a real bore
You can call me crazy
She is so amazing
That's what I go to school for
Even though it is a real bore
Girlfriends I've had plenty
But she's the one that I need
That's what I go to school for
That's what I, what I
What I go to school for
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This is a remake of Busted's "What I Go To School For"
Exceppptttt...
Busted sings about loving a member of the staff (a teacher) and Jonas Brothers' is about a freshman in love with a senior girl.
In my opinion, the Jonas Brothers version of this song AND Year 3000 are waay better than Busted's. But of course, that's just me. :]