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.
Lock all the doors
Barricade all the windows
Let's write an ending that's the envy of a broadway show
So take your knife
And hold it to my throat
I say you haven't got the guts
You say you will, I know you won't
So I'll say c'mon
You'll say let's go
Let's show them what worth dying for
Stare so hard that you burn a hole right through my back
Isn't that what lover's do?
Are you obsessed with me like I'm obsessed with you?
And if it's not love then what are we?
But two dumb kids that can not breathe
Without eachother
This is borderline stalker
So hold your breath and hope for the best darling
We're just lying to keep quiet
The daily lives we both possess
The daily lives we both regret
And it starts with a scream like this
The kind that can make your heartbeat want to skip
Fall to the floor
Let's show them what's worth dying for
Stare so hard that you burn a hole right through my back
Isn't that what lover's do?
Are you obsessed with me like I'm obsessed with you?
And if it's not love then what are we?
But two dumb kids that can not breathe
Without eachother
This is borderline stalker
To love someone so much
And have to see them look at someone else is...
It's hell, it's hell
All you good for nothing boys
Meet good for nothing girls
We're good for nothing
It's hell, it's hell
And all you good for nothing boys
Meet good for nothing girls
We're good for nothing
It's in our blood
To disappoint
And lead you on
From the hotel bed
To the hotel floor
Let's show them what's worth dying for
Stare so hard that you burn a hole right through my back
Isn't that what lover's do?
Are you obsessed with me like I'm obsessed with you?
And if it's not love then what are we?
But two dumb kids that can not breathe
Without eachother
This is borderline stalker
Stare so hard that you burn a hole right through my back
Isn't that what lover's do?
Are you obsessed with me
Stare so hard that you burn a hole right through my back
Isn't that what lover's do?
Are you obsessed with me like I'm obsessed with you?
Barricade all the windows
Let's write an ending that's the envy of a broadway show
So take your knife
And hold it to my throat
I say you haven't got the guts
You say you will, I know you won't
So I'll say c'mon
You'll say let's go
Let's show them what worth dying for
Stare so hard that you burn a hole right through my back
Isn't that what lover's do?
Are you obsessed with me like I'm obsessed with you?
And if it's not love then what are we?
But two dumb kids that can not breathe
Without eachother
This is borderline stalker
So hold your breath and hope for the best darling
We're just lying to keep quiet
The daily lives we both possess
The daily lives we both regret
And it starts with a scream like this
The kind that can make your heartbeat want to skip
Fall to the floor
Let's show them what's worth dying for
Stare so hard that you burn a hole right through my back
Isn't that what lover's do?
Are you obsessed with me like I'm obsessed with you?
And if it's not love then what are we?
But two dumb kids that can not breathe
Without eachother
This is borderline stalker
To love someone so much
And have to see them look at someone else is...
It's hell, it's hell
All you good for nothing boys
Meet good for nothing girls
We're good for nothing
It's hell, it's hell
And all you good for nothing boys
Meet good for nothing girls
We're good for nothing
It's in our blood
To disappoint
And lead you on
From the hotel bed
To the hotel floor
Let's show them what's worth dying for
Stare so hard that you burn a hole right through my back
Isn't that what lover's do?
Are you obsessed with me like I'm obsessed with you?
And if it's not love then what are we?
But two dumb kids that can not breathe
Without eachother
This is borderline stalker
Stare so hard that you burn a hole right through my back
Isn't that what lover's do?
Are you obsessed with me
Stare so hard that you burn a hole right through my back
Isn't that what lover's do?
Are you obsessed with me like I'm obsessed with you?
Lyrics submitted by xXbUlLeTsXx
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i see the lyrics as being pretty self explanitory....
"are you obsessed with me like i'm obsessed with you?" -the guy loves some girl so much that he's become obsessed "stare so hard that you burn a hole right through my back. isn't that what lover's do?" -he apparently doesn't understand love much
....anyway, i love this song!