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.
Through my bloodshot bourbon I caught her looking dead in the eye
I'm backed off in the corner and ready for the bullets to fly
So when the lights come on and the lines are drawn
And everyone’s tail is tall
I got a way of breaking even without even breaking at all
I play it cool yeah I play it cool just how you like it
save the sweet talk ‘till we lock the door tonight
I play cool just how you like it
I play it I play it cool
I overheard somebody talking about somebody else
And they were saying some things that they probably ought to keep to themselves
‘Cause when the lights come on and the lines are drawn talk is cheap and small
I got a way of breakin’ even without even a hand to call
I play it cool yeah I play it cool just how you like it
save the sweet talk till we lock the door tonight
I play cool just how you like it
I play it I play it cool
Well come on last call let's get on the last train home
from the moment I walked in I knew I wasn't leaving alone
‘Cause when the lights are low the blinds are closed and the shadows are on the wall
I got a way of breaking even without even breaking at all
I play it cool yeah I play it cool just how you like it
Save the sweet talk till we lock the door tonight
I play cool just how you like it
I play it yeah I play it cool
yeah I play it I play it cool
yeah I play it play it play it play it play it cool
I'm backed off in the corner and ready for the bullets to fly
So when the lights come on and the lines are drawn
And everyone’s tail is tall
I got a way of breaking even without even breaking at all
I play it cool yeah I play it cool just how you like it
save the sweet talk ‘till we lock the door tonight
I play cool just how you like it
I play it I play it cool
I overheard somebody talking about somebody else
And they were saying some things that they probably ought to keep to themselves
‘Cause when the lights come on and the lines are drawn talk is cheap and small
I got a way of breakin’ even without even a hand to call
I play it cool yeah I play it cool just how you like it
save the sweet talk till we lock the door tonight
I play cool just how you like it
I play it I play it cool
Well come on last call let's get on the last train home
from the moment I walked in I knew I wasn't leaving alone
‘Cause when the lights are low the blinds are closed and the shadows are on the wall
I got a way of breaking even without even breaking at all
I play it cool yeah I play it cool just how you like it
Save the sweet talk till we lock the door tonight
I play cool just how you like it
I play it yeah I play it cool
yeah I play it I play it cool
yeah I play it play it play it play it play it cool
Lyrics submitted by BleedorBreathe
Bloodshot Lyrics as written by James Michael Harrison Dustin Welch
Lyrics © Bluewater Music Corp.
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