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.
In a light dress she came up to me
I know it still like today
I was so young, uninhibited/unbothered
Still I never regretted it
She shouted the words in my face
The tongue, sprinkled/strewn (with) lust
Understanding not only her voice
I don�t regret it
Oh no, there's nothing at all
Oh no, I regret nothing
When I forsook her skin
Spring bleeds in Paris
I don�t know my body
Spared the sight so
She showed me the light
I don�t regret it
The lips often redeem(ing) and tender
And they touch for ages/eternally
If I leave her mouth
Then I begin to shiver
She shouted the words in my face
The tongue, sprinkled/strewn (with) lust
Understanding not only her voice
I don�t regret it
Oh no, there's nothing at all
Oh no, I regret nothing*
When I forsook her skin
Spring bleeds in Paris
A whisper fell into my lap
And would drive a fine tingle/sound
(It) spoke much and said nothing
And it felt good
She shouted the words in my face
And bowed deeply
Understanding not only her voice
I don�t regret it
Oh no, there's nothing at all
Oh no, I regret nothing*
When I forsook her skin**
Spring bleeds in Paris
I know it still like today
I was so young, uninhibited/unbothered
Still I never regretted it
She shouted the words in my face
The tongue, sprinkled/strewn (with) lust
Understanding not only her voice
I don�t regret it
Oh no, there's nothing at all
Oh no, I regret nothing
When I forsook her skin
Spring bleeds in Paris
I don�t know my body
Spared the sight so
She showed me the light
I don�t regret it
The lips often redeem(ing) and tender
And they touch for ages/eternally
If I leave her mouth
Then I begin to shiver
She shouted the words in my face
The tongue, sprinkled/strewn (with) lust
Understanding not only her voice
I don�t regret it
Oh no, there's nothing at all
Oh no, I regret nothing*
When I forsook her skin
Spring bleeds in Paris
A whisper fell into my lap
And would drive a fine tingle/sound
(It) spoke much and said nothing
And it felt good
She shouted the words in my face
And bowed deeply
Understanding not only her voice
I don�t regret it
Oh no, there's nothing at all
Oh no, I regret nothing*
When I forsook her skin**
Spring bleeds in Paris
Lyrics submitted by Jonny2
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