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.
She's a vampire
she sleeps in the daytime
had a long night out making a killing
but she has to
just to stay alive
she walks with you
but its more like gliding
and her eyes are so inviting
but she'll kill you
just to stay alive
and you'll fall in love with her
as she's dancing
but she's sick and tired with romancing
cause she'll kill you
without saying goodbye
she's a vampire
she sleeps in the daytime
had a long night out making a killing
but she has to
just to stay alive
you think you can take it
but you know its worth fighting
many think that maybe she's lying
and won't kill you
and its worth a try
see the thing
she's just like you and me
sucking off the american dream
and she kills you with her pleasant smile
she's a vampire
she sleeps in the daytime
had a long night out making a killing
but she has to
just to stay alive
she's a vampire
she sleeps in the daytime
had a long night out making a killing
but she has to
just to stay alive
she sleeps in the daytime
had a long night out making a killing
but she has to
just to stay alive
she walks with you
but its more like gliding
and her eyes are so inviting
but she'll kill you
just to stay alive
and you'll fall in love with her
as she's dancing
but she's sick and tired with romancing
cause she'll kill you
without saying goodbye
she's a vampire
she sleeps in the daytime
had a long night out making a killing
but she has to
just to stay alive
you think you can take it
but you know its worth fighting
many think that maybe she's lying
and won't kill you
and its worth a try
see the thing
she's just like you and me
sucking off the american dream
and she kills you with her pleasant smile
she's a vampire
she sleeps in the daytime
had a long night out making a killing
but she has to
just to stay alive
she's a vampire
she sleeps in the daytime
had a long night out making a killing
but she has to
just to stay alive
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