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.
Adalae, your every moment is a masterpiece
Adalae, you're only precious til you meet your needs
Adalae, you say we'll see you on the silver screen
But when you're down
You know this town's just not for you
Adalae, everybody knows you're working hard
Adalae, you see the sunset on the boulevard
Adalae, your only enemy's the calender
With these complaints for dedications tried and true
And since you always get your way, this one's for you
Oh Adalae I think you're losing your head
Let's take these rumors and let's put them to bed
Can't help but think that it was something I said
Cursing at the stars above
Adalae, maybe you'' never get a second chance
Adalae, you're only social on the stimulants
It's ok cause everybody knows your circumstance
So arch your back girl cause you're always on display
And you know you're only worth what you get paid
Oh Adalae I think you're losing your head
Let's take these rumors and let's put them to bed
Can't help but think that it was something I said
Cursing at the stars above
Oh Adalae I know the sun's in your eyes
You've got it all but still you wear a disguise
Whatever you do, don't you apologize Nobody can buy your love
Adalae, you're only precious til you meet your needs
Adalae, you say we'll see you on the silver screen
But when you're down
You know this town's just not for you
Adalae, everybody knows you're working hard
Adalae, you see the sunset on the boulevard
Adalae, your only enemy's the calender
With these complaints for dedications tried and true
And since you always get your way, this one's for you
Oh Adalae I think you're losing your head
Let's take these rumors and let's put them to bed
Can't help but think that it was something I said
Cursing at the stars above
Adalae, maybe you'' never get a second chance
Adalae, you're only social on the stimulants
It's ok cause everybody knows your circumstance
So arch your back girl cause you're always on display
And you know you're only worth what you get paid
Oh Adalae I think you're losing your head
Let's take these rumors and let's put them to bed
Can't help but think that it was something I said
Cursing at the stars above
Oh Adalae I know the sun's in your eyes
You've got it all but still you wear a disguise
Whatever you do, don't you apologize Nobody can buy your love
Lyrics submitted by weezy
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im probably wrong, but this song to me seems like Adalae is a sly-talking, manipulating ("you're only precious til you meet your needs" and "you always get your way") girl who has always wanted to be famous and keeps telling people she one day will be- "you say we'll see you on the silver screen" and "your only enemy's the calender"- meaning its only time and how its flying past that is getting in the way.
like, hes singing to a woman who is well past the age of becoming famous yet she still believes she'll make it...
and in the first verse, i think the "town" hes refering to is HollyWood...
i think by the end, everyone knows she'll never make it and that her lifes down the drain "It's ok cause everybody knows your circumstance" but she still tries and still puts up this front that shes worth alot, "And you know you're only worth what you get paid" (a play on words, this could be a compliment in her eyes and an insult in his?), "Nobody can buy your love"
i think that last one is also a play... like, you might say that to someone who was nice because you know they're a good person whio can't be bought... but hes saying it to her because she thinks shes worth far more money than anyone would pay...
meh xxx||xxx