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.
Got no money.
Got no money, and it's so sad.
Go out honey.
Go out honey, it's not so bad.
What I'm asking of you,
what I need you to do,
Take a lesson from me,
Pay attention you see.
Do a cha-cha.
Do a cha-cha, and it's okay.
I'm your mama.
I'm your papa, I'm your payday.
What I'm asking of you,
what I need you to do,
Take a lesson from me,
Pay attention you see.
Keep a smile on your face,
Walk right into the place
It's totally free.
Keep a smile on your face,
Walk right into the place
It's totally free.
Yeah! If you could remember, if you just try.
Yeah, I'll let you go slowly, you take your time.
Keep a smile on your face,
Walk right into the place
It's totally free.
Keep a smile on your face,
Walk right into the place
It's totally free.
What I'm asking of you,
what I need you to do,
Take a lesson from me,
Pay attention you see.
What I'm asking of you,
what I need you to do,
Take a lesson from me,
Pay attention you see.
Keep a smile on your face,
Walk right into the place
It's totally free.
Keep a smile on your face,
Walk right into the place
It's totally free.
Yeah! If you could remember, if you just try.
Yeah, I'll let you go slowly, you take your time.
Keep a smile on your face,
Walk right into the place
It's totally free.
Keep a smile on your face,
Walk right into the place
It's totally free.
Got no money, and it's so sad.
Go out honey.
Go out honey, it's not so bad.
What I'm asking of you,
what I need you to do,
Take a lesson from me,
Pay attention you see.
Do a cha-cha.
Do a cha-cha, and it's okay.
I'm your mama.
I'm your papa, I'm your payday.
What I'm asking of you,
what I need you to do,
Take a lesson from me,
Pay attention you see.
Keep a smile on your face,
Walk right into the place
It's totally free.
Keep a smile on your face,
Walk right into the place
It's totally free.
Yeah! If you could remember, if you just try.
Yeah, I'll let you go slowly, you take your time.
Keep a smile on your face,
Walk right into the place
It's totally free.
Keep a smile on your face,
Walk right into the place
It's totally free.
What I'm asking of you,
what I need you to do,
Take a lesson from me,
Pay attention you see.
What I'm asking of you,
what I need you to do,
Take a lesson from me,
Pay attention you see.
Keep a smile on your face,
Walk right into the place
It's totally free.
Keep a smile on your face,
Walk right into the place
It's totally free.
Yeah! If you could remember, if you just try.
Yeah, I'll let you go slowly, you take your time.
Keep a smile on your face,
Walk right into the place
It's totally free.
Keep a smile on your face,
Walk right into the place
It's totally free.
Lyrics submitted by three_sixteen
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