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.
why dont you speak up baby?
i hear you got a way with words.
and right now your body sure is talkin' but
not in the form of nouns, or verbs.
i know you're not a fan of holdin' hands,
but stay with me girl cause ive got a plan
it's gonna be something you don't wanna miss
so listen up darlin cause it goes like this.
tell me all your hopes girl
and all your wishes too
i will do my best girl
to make them all come true.
just name the time, girl
& while your at it pick the place
cause ill do what i can girl
to paint a smile on that face
never know what’ll happen next
but you flash that smile, and my whole day’s set.
oh no, you've got me wrapped around your finger.
wrapped around your finger
But this summer, girl I've got good news
Got two left feet but I'm not afraid to move
Kick off your shoes and come dance with me
Oh kick off your shoes, and come dance with me.
Kick off your shoes and come dance with me
Oh kick off your shoes, and come dance with me.
tell me all your hopes girl
and all your wishes too
i will do my best girl
to make them all come true.
just name the time, girl
& while your at it pick the place
cause ill do what i can girl
to paint a smile on that face
i'm looking through these pictures
and the notes you left for me
i feel as if you'll always be
the only one i need.
so grab a girl and spin and shout
and move till you can't stand
or if you've got a lover
boy just take her by the hand (x2)
tell me all your hopes girl
and all your wishes too
i will do my best girl
to make them all come true.
just name the time, girl
& while your at it pick the place
cause ill do what i can girl
to paint a smile on that face
i hear you got a way with words.
and right now your body sure is talkin' but
not in the form of nouns, or verbs.
i know you're not a fan of holdin' hands,
but stay with me girl cause ive got a plan
it's gonna be something you don't wanna miss
so listen up darlin cause it goes like this.
tell me all your hopes girl
and all your wishes too
i will do my best girl
to make them all come true.
just name the time, girl
& while your at it pick the place
cause ill do what i can girl
to paint a smile on that face
never know what’ll happen next
but you flash that smile, and my whole day’s set.
oh no, you've got me wrapped around your finger.
wrapped around your finger
But this summer, girl I've got good news
Got two left feet but I'm not afraid to move
Kick off your shoes and come dance with me
Oh kick off your shoes, and come dance with me.
Kick off your shoes and come dance with me
Oh kick off your shoes, and come dance with me.
tell me all your hopes girl
and all your wishes too
i will do my best girl
to make them all come true.
just name the time, girl
& while your at it pick the place
cause ill do what i can girl
to paint a smile on that face
i'm looking through these pictures
and the notes you left for me
i feel as if you'll always be
the only one i need.
so grab a girl and spin and shout
and move till you can't stand
or if you've got a lover
boy just take her by the hand (x2)
tell me all your hopes girl
and all your wishes too
i will do my best girl
to make them all come true.
just name the time, girl
& while your at it pick the place
cause ill do what i can girl
to paint a smile on that face
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wow, i'm surprised that no one's commented on this yet... Anyways, even though I LOVE SMTS, this is probably the weakest song on the EP, but nonetheless a cute song lyric-wise :)
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