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.
Twenty-five, all of these mixed emotions tangled up in pure confusion
It's hard to let go of the past, but it seems easier as time is movin'
Well, you said he makes you laugh and he makes you happy
He sees you smilin' back; it is everlasting
And so he's tailor made for you
With stunning golds and hues
And once we told us to
Your persistent beating heart; it's just a start
And I'm seeing you everyday
Never been like this before
It's tailor made (tailor, tailor made)
So let go all of the mixed emotions
Forget all your hesitations
Together entwined inside this feeling
Your feet off the ground, headed ceilin'
But then he whispered in your ear
He's absolutely fallen
The words he said are clear
Don't insist on stallin'
Because he's tailor made for you
With stunning golds and hues
And once we told us to
Your persistent beating heart; it's just a start
And I'm seeing you everyday
We've never been like this before
Tailor made
Whoa, sister, don't be troubled
Whoa, sister, please, be kind
'Cause this isn't what you're used to at all
He's tailor made for you
With stunning golds and hues
And once we told us to
Your persistent beating heart; it's just a start
And I'm seeing you everyday
We've never been like this before
It's tailor made (tailor, tailor made)
Ooo
It's hard to let go of the past, but it seems easier as time is movin'
Well, you said he makes you laugh and he makes you happy
He sees you smilin' back; it is everlasting
And so he's tailor made for you
With stunning golds and hues
And once we told us to
Your persistent beating heart; it's just a start
And I'm seeing you everyday
Never been like this before
It's tailor made (tailor, tailor made)
So let go all of the mixed emotions
Forget all your hesitations
Together entwined inside this feeling
Your feet off the ground, headed ceilin'
But then he whispered in your ear
He's absolutely fallen
The words he said are clear
Don't insist on stallin'
Because he's tailor made for you
With stunning golds and hues
And once we told us to
Your persistent beating heart; it's just a start
And I'm seeing you everyday
We've never been like this before
Tailor made
Whoa, sister, don't be troubled
Whoa, sister, please, be kind
'Cause this isn't what you're used to at all
He's tailor made for you
With stunning golds and hues
And once we told us to
Your persistent beating heart; it's just a start
And I'm seeing you everyday
We've never been like this before
It's tailor made (tailor, tailor made)
Ooo
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these lyrics are WAY wrong. These are the real lyrics:
And so he's tailor made for you, With stunning golden hues, And one sweet tone to soothe, Your persistent beating heart, It's just a start, And I, am seeing you everyday, You've never been like this before, He's tailor made, tailor, tailor made.
AND
Forget all your hesitations, Together entwined inside this feeling, Feet off the ground, head hits ceiling.
:) cute song.