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.
Sunday morning at the door
You were coming back for more
We were kicking it all around
I was looking in your eyes
You thought it was justified
You said, m-m-more
Don't stop, don't change, stay beautiful
One life, today you're irresistible
Get up, get out, stay wonderful
All this time is waiting for you
Don't stop, don't change, stay beautiful
Poison kisses in the rain
You were calling out my name
Laughing like the joke was on me
Singin' ba da da ba da da
Ba da da ba da da
Ba ba ba ba da
Don't stop, don't change, stay beautiful
One life, today is undeniable
Get up, get out, stay wonderful
All this time is waiting for you
Don't stop, don't change, stay beautiful
Post cards, throwing darts, side kicks and super marts
Break dance, second chance, I will run to you
Sideways, back and forth, wake up, hit the floor
Oh no, where'd you go? It will come to you
One more day like this, one more poison kiss
One more hand to fist, I will run to you
Always first in line, always one my mind
Always doing fine, it will come to you
Ba da da, ba da da
Ba da da, ba da da
Ba ba ba ba da
Don't stop, don't change, stay beautiful
One life, today you're irresistible
Get up, get out, stay wonderful
All this time is waiting for you
Don't stop, don't change, stay beautiful
One life, today you're irresistible
Get up, get out, stay wonderful
All this time is waiting for you
don't stop, don't change, stay beautiful
One life, today you're irresistible
Get up, get out, stay wonderful
All this time is waiting for you
All this time is waiting for you
You were coming back for more
We were kicking it all around
I was looking in your eyes
You thought it was justified
You said, m-m-more
Don't stop, don't change, stay beautiful
One life, today you're irresistible
Get up, get out, stay wonderful
All this time is waiting for you
Don't stop, don't change, stay beautiful
Poison kisses in the rain
You were calling out my name
Laughing like the joke was on me
Singin' ba da da ba da da
Ba da da ba da da
Ba ba ba ba da
Don't stop, don't change, stay beautiful
One life, today is undeniable
Get up, get out, stay wonderful
All this time is waiting for you
Don't stop, don't change, stay beautiful
Post cards, throwing darts, side kicks and super marts
Break dance, second chance, I will run to you
Sideways, back and forth, wake up, hit the floor
Oh no, where'd you go? It will come to you
One more day like this, one more poison kiss
One more hand to fist, I will run to you
Always first in line, always one my mind
Always doing fine, it will come to you
Ba da da, ba da da
Ba da da, ba da da
Ba ba ba ba da
Don't stop, don't change, stay beautiful
One life, today you're irresistible
Get up, get out, stay wonderful
All this time is waiting for you
Don't stop, don't change, stay beautiful
One life, today you're irresistible
Get up, get out, stay wonderful
All this time is waiting for you
don't stop, don't change, stay beautiful
One life, today you're irresistible
Get up, get out, stay wonderful
All this time is waiting for you
All this time is waiting for you
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I really like the message. I wish I knew more about the background of the song.
@iambicchatterbox awesome glad u love it!<br />