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.
Two, three
The other day you said, "Hello"
We had a coffee
Now the next thing I know, you're playin' me
Was I just there for show
Cause I deserve to know
What ever happened to me
Yesterday, we were okay
Why lead me on that way
Haven't you heard of give and take
Now you think you're in the clear
Well, let me tell you, dear
Soon you'll realize your mistake
The case is closed
I don't negotiate with love
You made your choice
I won't negotiate with love
What is it you don't understand
Respect is all that I demand
You took my heart, you held my hand
So listen up and understand
Case is closed
I don't negotiate with love
Could you turn down the track a little bit, please?
Mmm
I'm thinking back in time
Startin' to realize
I could've done much better than you
I turn another page
To me you're just a phase
A time when I've learned a thing or two
The case is closed
I don't negotiate with love
You made your choice
I won't negotiate with love
What is it you don't understand
Respect is all that I demand
You took my heart, you held my hand
So listen up and understand
Case is closed
I don't negotiate with love
Case is closed
Case is closed
The case is closed
The case is closed
The case is closed
I don't negotiate with love
You made your choice
I won't negotiate with love
What is it you don't understand
Respect is all that I demand
You took my heart, you held my hand
So listen up and understand
Case is closed
I don't negotiate with love
Negotiate with love
Negotiate with love
Negotiate with love
The other day you said, "Hello"
We had a coffee
Now the next thing I know, you're playin' me
Was I just there for show
Cause I deserve to know
What ever happened to me
Yesterday, we were okay
Why lead me on that way
Haven't you heard of give and take
Now you think you're in the clear
Well, let me tell you, dear
Soon you'll realize your mistake
The case is closed
I don't negotiate with love
You made your choice
I won't negotiate with love
What is it you don't understand
Respect is all that I demand
You took my heart, you held my hand
So listen up and understand
Case is closed
I don't negotiate with love
Could you turn down the track a little bit, please?
Mmm
I'm thinking back in time
Startin' to realize
I could've done much better than you
I turn another page
To me you're just a phase
A time when I've learned a thing or two
The case is closed
I don't negotiate with love
You made your choice
I won't negotiate with love
What is it you don't understand
Respect is all that I demand
You took my heart, you held my hand
So listen up and understand
Case is closed
I don't negotiate with love
Case is closed
Case is closed
The case is closed
The case is closed
The case is closed
I don't negotiate with love
You made your choice
I won't negotiate with love
What is it you don't understand
Respect is all that I demand
You took my heart, you held my hand
So listen up and understand
Case is closed
I don't negotiate with love
Negotiate with love
Negotiate with love
Negotiate with love
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