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.
In her room, the lights go out
I wonder if she’ll just let this go now
Just lock the door, and fall back down
Her body shakes so nervously
Take my hand, and let's just leave this party
I see her eyes all over me tonight
I'll walk you home
What would it take to let you go?
In your eyes, just give me a sign
She’s so scene, Hollywood dreams
Broken cuz she’s no good at anything
Run around and around, make up your mind
I bet you strike out with her tonight
She’ll look at you and swear she’s true
What will moving to California do?
I know for sure she’s lost her way
You’ll be wrapped around her finger, too
She’s a little too much and a little too good for you
Hang on to every word she says, but never again
I'll walk you home
What would it take to let you go?
In your eyes, just give me a sign
She’s so scene, Hollywood dreams
Broken cuz she’s no good at anything
Run around and around, make up your mind
I bet you strike out with her tonight
You can’t deny
You can never catch her in a lie
If she brings you in her room, and you close the door
You’ll be right where every guy has gone before
You can’t deny
You can never catch her in a lie
If she brings you in her room, and you close the door
You’ll be right where every guy has gone before
She’s so scene, Hollywood dreams
Broken cuz she’s no good at anything
Run around and around, make up your mind...
She’s so scene, Hollywood dreams
Broken cuz she’s no good at anything
Run around and around, make up your mind
I bet you strike out with her tonight
She’s so scene, Hollywood dreams
Broken cuz she’s no good at anything
Run around and around, make up your mind
I bet you strike out with her tonight
I bet you strike out with her tonight
I bet you strike out with her tonight
I wonder if she’ll just let this go now
Just lock the door, and fall back down
Her body shakes so nervously
Take my hand, and let's just leave this party
I see her eyes all over me tonight
I'll walk you home
What would it take to let you go?
In your eyes, just give me a sign
She’s so scene, Hollywood dreams
Broken cuz she’s no good at anything
Run around and around, make up your mind
I bet you strike out with her tonight
She’ll look at you and swear she’s true
What will moving to California do?
I know for sure she’s lost her way
You’ll be wrapped around her finger, too
She’s a little too much and a little too good for you
Hang on to every word she says, but never again
I'll walk you home
What would it take to let you go?
In your eyes, just give me a sign
She’s so scene, Hollywood dreams
Broken cuz she’s no good at anything
Run around and around, make up your mind
I bet you strike out with her tonight
You can’t deny
You can never catch her in a lie
If she brings you in her room, and you close the door
You’ll be right where every guy has gone before
You can’t deny
You can never catch her in a lie
If she brings you in her room, and you close the door
You’ll be right where every guy has gone before
She’s so scene, Hollywood dreams
Broken cuz she’s no good at anything
Run around and around, make up your mind...
She’s so scene, Hollywood dreams
Broken cuz she’s no good at anything
Run around and around, make up your mind
I bet you strike out with her tonight
She’s so scene, Hollywood dreams
Broken cuz she’s no good at anything
Run around and around, make up your mind
I bet you strike out with her tonight
I bet you strike out with her tonight
I bet you strike out with her tonight
Lyrics submitted by OnPlanetVenus
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If she brings you in her room, and you close the door You'll be right where every guy has gone before -shes a slut. end of story.
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