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.
4 o'clock in the morning, I'm chilling with some friends
Before the club we're hanging out until this girl walked in
Caught me by surprise when she didn't say hello
Had an attitude, why be so rude I know just what to do
Pulled the girl aside and politely gave my name
Told the girl don't act this way
I see right through your game
What he did was such a shame
Don't be living with his pain
So let it go tonight
I see the beauty within your eyes
So let it go tonight
I never thought that it would be me
How could I be such a fool, oh?
And here I am saying girl I'm sorry
For something I didn't do, this is my point of view
Baby I never meant to fall for her
Lately it's been driving me crazy
Baby, baby, you still and always will be my baby
Oh yeah
It's 4 o'clock in the morning and it didn't take too long
For the girl to change her tune and now she's singing a different song
She's all up on me, kissing on me, grinding on me
What's a guy to when his brain is all muted
Baby I'm not that guy
I already got that someone in my life
Baby I'm not that guy
I never thought that it would be me
How could I be such a fool, oh?
And here I am saying girl I'm sorry
For something I didn't do, this is my point of view
Baby I never meant to fall for her
Lately it's been driving me crazy
Baby, baby, you still and always will be my baby
Oh yeah
I let her in but only for a minute girl
She was up in my mind
But it was you I found a start
You'll always have my heart
Say my heart
I never thought that it would be me
How could I be such a fool, oh?
And here I am saying girl I'm sorry
For something I didn't do, this is my point of view
Baby I never meant to fall for her
Lately it's been driving me crazy
Baby, baby, you still and always will be my baby
Oh yeah
I never thought that it would be me
How could I be such a fool, oh?
And here I am saying girl I'm sorry
For something I didn't do, this is my point of view
Baby I never meant to fall for her
Lately it's been driving me crazy
Baby, baby, you still and always will be my baby
Oh yeah
Before the club we're hanging out until this girl walked in
Caught me by surprise when she didn't say hello
Had an attitude, why be so rude I know just what to do
Pulled the girl aside and politely gave my name
Told the girl don't act this way
I see right through your game
What he did was such a shame
Don't be living with his pain
So let it go tonight
I see the beauty within your eyes
So let it go tonight
I never thought that it would be me
How could I be such a fool, oh?
And here I am saying girl I'm sorry
For something I didn't do, this is my point of view
Baby I never meant to fall for her
Lately it's been driving me crazy
Baby, baby, you still and always will be my baby
Oh yeah
It's 4 o'clock in the morning and it didn't take too long
For the girl to change her tune and now she's singing a different song
She's all up on me, kissing on me, grinding on me
What's a guy to when his brain is all muted
Baby I'm not that guy
I already got that someone in my life
Baby I'm not that guy
I never thought that it would be me
How could I be such a fool, oh?
And here I am saying girl I'm sorry
For something I didn't do, this is my point of view
Baby I never meant to fall for her
Lately it's been driving me crazy
Baby, baby, you still and always will be my baby
Oh yeah
I let her in but only for a minute girl
She was up in my mind
But it was you I found a start
You'll always have my heart
Say my heart
I never thought that it would be me
How could I be such a fool, oh?
And here I am saying girl I'm sorry
For something I didn't do, this is my point of view
Baby I never meant to fall for her
Lately it's been driving me crazy
Baby, baby, you still and always will be my baby
Oh yeah
I never thought that it would be me
How could I be such a fool, oh?
And here I am saying girl I'm sorry
For something I didn't do, this is my point of view
Baby I never meant to fall for her
Lately it's been driving me crazy
Baby, baby, you still and always will be my baby
Oh yeah
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