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.
Lover, lover may I have this dance.
Your reputation reeks of anything but the class
That you parade in the big screen baby.
And lover, lover could you tell me why,
Your make-up’s smeared and you’re starting to cry
Away those fake tears like TV drama.
When lights out and no ones watching
Your White sheets stain red.
When lights out and no ones watching.
You’ll end up on your back, again.
Even if on your knees, baby you couldn’t please
You’ve had your chance, you’ve had your chance, you’ve had your chances.
Even if on your knees, baby you couldn’t please
You’ve had your chance, you’ve had your chance, you’ve had your chances.
Lover, lover would you close your legs
The smell is anything but the intoxicating.
“Wake up fool” reads the headlines
The girl has fucked at least 10 guys,
That you know of and you care to know for.
When lights out and no ones watching.
Your White sheets stain red.
When lights out and no ones watching.
You’ll end up on your back, again.
Even if on your knees, baby you couldn’t please
You’ve had your chance, you’ve had your chance, you’ve had your chances.
Even if on your knees, baby you couldn’t please
You’ve had your chance, you’ve had your chance, you’ve had your chances.
Lights out, ha ha.
Lights out, ha ha.
Your reputation reeks of anything but the class
That you parade in the big screen baby.
And lover, lover could you tell me why,
Your make-up’s smeared and you’re starting to cry
Away those fake tears like TV drama.
When lights out and no ones watching
Your White sheets stain red.
When lights out and no ones watching.
You’ll end up on your back, again.
Even if on your knees, baby you couldn’t please
You’ve had your chance, you’ve had your chance, you’ve had your chances.
Even if on your knees, baby you couldn’t please
You’ve had your chance, you’ve had your chance, you’ve had your chances.
Lover, lover would you close your legs
The smell is anything but the intoxicating.
“Wake up fool” reads the headlines
The girl has fucked at least 10 guys,
That you know of and you care to know for.
When lights out and no ones watching.
Your White sheets stain red.
When lights out and no ones watching.
You’ll end up on your back, again.
Even if on your knees, baby you couldn’t please
You’ve had your chance, you’ve had your chance, you’ve had your chances.
Even if on your knees, baby you couldn’t please
You’ve had your chance, you’ve had your chance, you’ve had your chances.
Lights out, ha ha.
Lights out, ha ha.
Lyrics submitted by tasheh
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