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.
these days
lead by a cultured phase
discriminate our ways
of dressing down
that's how i may
now here's an funny thing
i've got to try to think
forget about remembering my place
it's small but it's a start
it's far from full of art
but let me say my part
you seem to be the type
the kind of girl i like
so stick around
we'll side you off with something nice
you see red
set go, take care of the light
it's important to hear what i've got to say
if you don't want to go alone home tonight
you seem tense
settle down
get a hold of yourself
take a moment to get your things comfortable
so i can analyze just how you felt
i'm catching on
i see what's happened here
it's far worse than i've feared
your stories ?
i'm so sick of your games
went down this path again
it's been so long i can't contain
i've got another eye
and i just can't decide
has she been a waste of ?
you seem to be the type
the kind of girl i like
so stick around
we'll side you off with something nice
you see red
set go, take care of the light
it's important to hear what i've got to say
if you don't want to go alone home tonight
you seem tense
settle down
get a hold of yourself
take a moment to get your things comfortable
so i can analyze just how you felt
and all in all it started with a name
enough's enough i'm willing to pay
the price for being so unsure
i can hear your conscience at my door
oh it's knocking louder than i've ever heard
you keep the secret
i spread the word
you know it's what we're talking of
let's get this right
just one more shot
you see red
set go, take care of the light
it's important to hear what i've got to say
if you don't want to go alone home tonight
you seem tense
settle down
get a hold of yourself
take a moment to get your things comfortable
so i can analyze just how you felt
lead by a cultured phase
discriminate our ways
of dressing down
that's how i may
now here's an funny thing
i've got to try to think
forget about remembering my place
it's small but it's a start
it's far from full of art
but let me say my part
you seem to be the type
the kind of girl i like
so stick around
we'll side you off with something nice
you see red
set go, take care of the light
it's important to hear what i've got to say
if you don't want to go alone home tonight
you seem tense
settle down
get a hold of yourself
take a moment to get your things comfortable
so i can analyze just how you felt
i'm catching on
i see what's happened here
it's far worse than i've feared
your stories ?
i'm so sick of your games
went down this path again
it's been so long i can't contain
i've got another eye
and i just can't decide
has she been a waste of ?
you seem to be the type
the kind of girl i like
so stick around
we'll side you off with something nice
you see red
set go, take care of the light
it's important to hear what i've got to say
if you don't want to go alone home tonight
you seem tense
settle down
get a hold of yourself
take a moment to get your things comfortable
so i can analyze just how you felt
and all in all it started with a name
enough's enough i'm willing to pay
the price for being so unsure
i can hear your conscience at my door
oh it's knocking louder than i've ever heard
you keep the secret
i spread the word
you know it's what we're talking of
let's get this right
just one more shot
you see red
set go, take care of the light
it's important to hear what i've got to say
if you don't want to go alone home tonight
you seem tense
settle down
get a hold of yourself
take a moment to get your things comfortable
so i can analyze just how you felt
Lyrics submitted by gothic_hobbit
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you see red
?set, go, take care of the light,
?it's important to hear what i"ve got to say
if you don't want to go alone home tonight
you seem tense
settle down
get a hold of yourself
?take a moment to get your things comfortable
so i can analyze just how you felt