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.
By phantom light
My life just sailed away today
And lady youre taking in a drunken sir
But Id love to, forget in the mouths of babes
I need to be cut by you
Is this just what youre waiting for
Ive got a lot to lose, but its alright
I feel beautiful now
And in my place
A cross dressing centaur with my namesake
Forgive me you must excuse my dirty mind
But I loved you more than thirty-three alter boys
Could ever have loved you
You must admit
This is just what youre waiting for
No one else can hang herself in two, only you
And no one else with heavens stealth will do, only you
No one else but you
My life just sailed away today
And lady youre taking in a drunken sir
But Id love to, forget in the mouths of babes
I need to be cut by you
Is this just what youre waiting for
Ive got a lot to lose, but its alright
I feel beautiful now
And in my place
A cross dressing centaur with my namesake
Forgive me you must excuse my dirty mind
But I loved you more than thirty-three alter boys
Could ever have loved you
You must admit
This is just what youre waiting for
No one else can hang herself in two, only you
And no one else with heavens stealth will do, only you
No one else but you
Lyrics submitted by Mattchow
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