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.
well she's got eyes just like your mama and a smile that makes you cry
and she's a catholic school girl rebel that's exactly what you like
she gonna bat her pretty lashes breathing heavy on your neck
bites her bottom lip while she lights your cigarette
well don't get too excited cause she's everybody's pet
when amateur is over
amateur is over
amateur is over
tonight
well so you go and try your luck because you think your something special
and you use the word dance but what you really means is wrestle
well your blood is pumping harder and your heart is beating faster
you could be the only one that she might let harass her
you think she might say yes but all you'll hear is laughter
when amateur is over
amateur is over
amateur is over
amateur is over
well lets get it over with
simple arithmetic
she's ready with her list
to cross you off of it
well she won't be satisfied till she gets everything she pleases
but it's all over for you cause you can't take the way she teases
she gonna get you on your knee she gonna make you pray to jesus
tell you dirty secrets fill your head full of diseases
strap you to a wooden board and cut you into pieces
when amateur is over
amateur is over
amateur is over
amateur is over
amateur is over
amateur is over
and she's a catholic school girl rebel that's exactly what you like
she gonna bat her pretty lashes breathing heavy on your neck
bites her bottom lip while she lights your cigarette
well don't get too excited cause she's everybody's pet
when amateur is over
amateur is over
amateur is over
tonight
well so you go and try your luck because you think your something special
and you use the word dance but what you really means is wrestle
well your blood is pumping harder and your heart is beating faster
you could be the only one that she might let harass her
you think she might say yes but all you'll hear is laughter
when amateur is over
amateur is over
amateur is over
amateur is over
well lets get it over with
simple arithmetic
she's ready with her list
to cross you off of it
well she won't be satisfied till she gets everything she pleases
but it's all over for you cause you can't take the way she teases
she gonna get you on your knee she gonna make you pray to jesus
tell you dirty secrets fill your head full of diseases
strap you to a wooden board and cut you into pieces
when amateur is over
amateur is over
amateur is over
amateur is over
amateur is over
amateur is over
Lyrics submitted by blinxbcr
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