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.
Laying there, fast asleep
I fold my hands and grit my teeth
Waiting here across your street
Comfort ends creeps on me
Like a ghost dressed in summer clothes
Takes my hands drags me down on you
Lay your parts across the ground
Spread it out, strip it down
'Til I have just what I want
And nothing else to crowd around me
I started off without a plan
So I'll draw one out
Just by hand
I fold my hands and grit my teeth
Waiting here across your street
Comfort ends creeps on me
Like a ghost dressed in summer clothes
Takes my hands drags me down on you
Lay your parts across the ground
Spread it out, strip it down
'Til I have just what I want
And nothing else to crowd around me
I started off without a plan
So I'll draw one out
Just by hand
Lyrics submitted by kstemz
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