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.
Sweet Nancy we gotta stop dancing
This song is getting much too long
And all our friends can't be wrong
Sweet Nancy we gotta stop dancing
All these people cutting in
They're deepening the rut we're in
I know you don't believe me
But I think it's time you leave me now
Sweet Nancy we gotta stop dancing
Don't tell me you don't know it's true
I found a love with someone new
Sweet Nancy we gotta stop dancing
Though I could never be your man
There's someone out there who can
And I know you don't believe me
But I think it's time you leave me now
And I'm tired of being sorry but I'll always be
Sorry for the times I should've set you free
And when you go away you know I won't write
But I hope you find someone who wants to hold you every night
And I'm tired of being sorry but I'll always be
Sorry for the times I should've set you free
And when you go away you know I won't write
But I hope you find someone who wants to hold you every night
I hope you find someone who wants to hold you every night
I hope you find someone who wants to hold you every night
I hope you find someone who wants to hold you every night
This song is getting much too long
And all our friends can't be wrong
Sweet Nancy we gotta stop dancing
All these people cutting in
They're deepening the rut we're in
I know you don't believe me
But I think it's time you leave me now
Sweet Nancy we gotta stop dancing
Don't tell me you don't know it's true
I found a love with someone new
Sweet Nancy we gotta stop dancing
Though I could never be your man
There's someone out there who can
And I know you don't believe me
But I think it's time you leave me now
And I'm tired of being sorry but I'll always be
Sorry for the times I should've set you free
And when you go away you know I won't write
But I hope you find someone who wants to hold you every night
And I'm tired of being sorry but I'll always be
Sorry for the times I should've set you free
And when you go away you know I won't write
But I hope you find someone who wants to hold you every night
I hope you find someone who wants to hold you every night
I hope you find someone who wants to hold you every night
I hope you find someone who wants to hold you every night
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