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.
So what if I came clean
And told you all you mean to me
So what if I meant every word I said
Baby don't let it go to your head
So what if I write your name
Cause you're always on my brain
In my heart, I paint it crimson red
Baby don't let it go to your head
Don't be getting any big ideas
Let me make it clear
Just cause I can't go on
Just cause I die when you're gone
Just cause I think of you in bed
Don't let it go to your head
If I looked in your eyes
One, two, too many times
And memorized every word you said
Don't let it go to your head oh
Don't let it go to your head
So what if I want to kiss
From your toes up to your lips
It don't mean that you've had me yet
You're gonna be good, I bet
I'm the one whose in control here
Let me make it clear
Just cause I can't go on
Just cause I die when you're gone
Just cause I think of you in bed
Don't let it go to your head
If I looked in your eyes
One, two, too many times
And memorized every word you said
Don't let it go to your head
Oh
Don't let it go to your head
Oh
Don't let it go to your head
Oh
Now you think you got me
Well i'm gonna get you
Now you think you can touch me
Well i'm gonna let you
Just cause I can't go on
Just cause I die when you're gone
Just cause I think of you in bed
Don't let it go to your head
Just cause I can't go on
Just cause I die when you're gone (die when your gone)
Just cause I think of you in bed
Don't let it go to your head
If I looked in your eyes
One, two, too many times
And memorized every word you said
Don't let it go to your head
Don't let it go to your head (oh)
Don't let it go to your head (oh)
Don't let it go to your head (don't let it go to your head)
Don't let it go to your head (your head)
Don't let it go to your head
Don't let it go to your head (don't let it go)
Don't let it go to your head
(don't let it go)
Don't let it go to your head
Don't let it go to your head (don't let it go)
Don't let it go to your head
(head)
And told you all you mean to me
So what if I meant every word I said
Baby don't let it go to your head
So what if I write your name
Cause you're always on my brain
In my heart, I paint it crimson red
Baby don't let it go to your head
Don't be getting any big ideas
Let me make it clear
Just cause I can't go on
Just cause I die when you're gone
Just cause I think of you in bed
Don't let it go to your head
If I looked in your eyes
One, two, too many times
And memorized every word you said
Don't let it go to your head oh
Don't let it go to your head
So what if I want to kiss
From your toes up to your lips
It don't mean that you've had me yet
You're gonna be good, I bet
I'm the one whose in control here
Let me make it clear
Just cause I can't go on
Just cause I die when you're gone
Just cause I think of you in bed
Don't let it go to your head
If I looked in your eyes
One, two, too many times
And memorized every word you said
Don't let it go to your head
Oh
Don't let it go to your head
Oh
Don't let it go to your head
Oh
Now you think you got me
Well i'm gonna get you
Now you think you can touch me
Well i'm gonna let you
Just cause I can't go on
Just cause I die when you're gone
Just cause I think of you in bed
Don't let it go to your head
Just cause I can't go on
Just cause I die when you're gone (die when your gone)
Just cause I think of you in bed
Don't let it go to your head
If I looked in your eyes
One, two, too many times
And memorized every word you said
Don't let it go to your head
Don't let it go to your head (oh)
Don't let it go to your head (oh)
Don't let it go to your head (don't let it go to your head)
Don't let it go to your head (your head)
Don't let it go to your head
Don't let it go to your head (don't let it go)
Don't let it go to your head
(don't let it go)
Don't let it go to your head
Don't let it go to your head (don't let it go)
Don't let it go to your head
(head)
Lyrics submitted by dontwasteyoursong
Don't Let It Go to Your Head Lyrics as written by Fefe Dobson B. Steinberg
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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At first I thought this was about being a victim to abuse, but then she says she wants to let him in.. So maybe this is just about letting a man in her life by crying.
no. it's about letting out all the hurt and stress by "washing clean" Let it rain means like let me cry...
i dont think it's about a relationship...i think it's about her moving on with her life...she wants to let go of everything she's kept inside and just be free to live again...she wants a clean slate...to start over (wash me clean)...and for the "let you in" part...that could be all the people in her life... not just one...tht she wants to let back in...she doesn't wanna lie anymore about what she's feeling...she just wants them to see her for who she is and move past it all...
that's what i think anyway...it seems to be the most logical explanation...