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.
the first sign of weakness
was when you walked by and i undressed
you only with my mind
but, still a sign of trouble
the last gasp of greatness
came when i knew i'd trade everything for this
throw diamonds at your feet
crawl on my hands and knees
the lowest 1 of my desires
is the only one i need
the lowest 1 of my desires
stays with me until it's pleased
i wanna fuck you, baby
i wanna touch and rub all over you, baby
the dying light in the east
gives rise to my least
now all the lines are blurred
you've got all power
i wanna love like we never, ever should, baby
jump on the ground and wrestle with my shame
'cause i don't wanna hide behind anything
now that i see the subtleties
ends justify the means in seasons of need
i wanna climb inside and breathe with you, baby
was when you walked by and i undressed
you only with my mind
but, still a sign of trouble
the last gasp of greatness
came when i knew i'd trade everything for this
throw diamonds at your feet
crawl on my hands and knees
the lowest 1 of my desires
is the only one i need
the lowest 1 of my desires
stays with me until it's pleased
i wanna fuck you, baby
i wanna touch and rub all over you, baby
the dying light in the east
gives rise to my least
now all the lines are blurred
you've got all power
i wanna love like we never, ever should, baby
jump on the ground and wrestle with my shame
'cause i don't wanna hide behind anything
now that i see the subtleties
ends justify the means in seasons of need
i wanna climb inside and breathe with you, baby
Lyrics submitted by Iantuition
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