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.
And you can start by saying sorry,
That would be the best,
would be the first thing to get off your chest.
cuz I know you found someone new
and the saddest part is
he doesn't mean a thing to you.
you'll get him attached,
and leave him like all the rest.
(yeah) nothing but a test,
cuz you know that I'm the best.
baby baby,
goodnight and goodbye to you.
you will talk to me
but I sure won't talk to you.
baby baby,
goodnight and goodbye to you
you will come to see
maybe I was the one for you.
What do you say?
Lets end this song today.
She might be new,
but she is overwhelming compared to you.
But I wish you the best,
I'll bet you regret losing me
after all this stress.
I moved on and so did you
your misery will not bring me down too.
baby baby,
goodnight and goodbye to you.
you will talk to me
but I sure won't talk to you.
baby baby,
goodnight and goodbye to you
you will come to see
maybe I was the one for you.
Baby, baby...
(welcome back to this place stay out of town and out of state, I don't ever want to see your face)
Baby baby...
(welcome back to this place stay out of town and out of state, I don't ever want to see your face)
baby, baby
(welcome back to this place stay out of town and out of state, I don't ever want to see your face)
baby baby
(welcome back to this place stay out of town and out of state, I don't ever want to see your face)
good night and good luck to you
baby baby,
goodnight and goodbye to you.
you will talk to me
but I sure won't talk to you.
baby baby,
goodnight and goodbye to you
you will come to see
maybe I was the one for you.
That would be the best,
would be the first thing to get off your chest.
cuz I know you found someone new
and the saddest part is
he doesn't mean a thing to you.
you'll get him attached,
and leave him like all the rest.
(yeah) nothing but a test,
cuz you know that I'm the best.
baby baby,
goodnight and goodbye to you.
you will talk to me
but I sure won't talk to you.
baby baby,
goodnight and goodbye to you
you will come to see
maybe I was the one for you.
What do you say?
Lets end this song today.
She might be new,
but she is overwhelming compared to you.
But I wish you the best,
I'll bet you regret losing me
after all this stress.
I moved on and so did you
your misery will not bring me down too.
baby baby,
goodnight and goodbye to you.
you will talk to me
but I sure won't talk to you.
baby baby,
goodnight and goodbye to you
you will come to see
maybe I was the one for you.
Baby, baby...
(welcome back to this place stay out of town and out of state, I don't ever want to see your face)
Baby baby...
(welcome back to this place stay out of town and out of state, I don't ever want to see your face)
baby, baby
(welcome back to this place stay out of town and out of state, I don't ever want to see your face)
baby baby
(welcome back to this place stay out of town and out of state, I don't ever want to see your face)
good night and good luck to you
baby baby,
goodnight and goodbye to you.
you will talk to me
but I sure won't talk to you.
baby baby,
goodnight and goodbye to you
you will come to see
maybe I was the one for you.
Lyrics submitted by Hannah Bee
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