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.
Baby its been too long
Since he made good love to you
Now tell me how long has it been
Well baby the feeling's gone
And there's nothing he can do
To make you feel good again
And I know that you love him
Baby but he doesn't keep it coming
If he doesn't satisfy you
Make you feel the fire
Then baby you've gotta move on
[Chorus]
You need someone
To feel you up
You need someone
Givin it up
You need a good man
You need someone
Touching your soul
A man like me
Taking control
You need a good man
I'll love you with so much sweetness
And I'll kiss you everywhere
I'm gonna make you talk to me
Make you talk to me baby
Now once that I found your weakness
Gonna kiss you good right there
I'm gonna make you lose control
Cuz you never had another
Another who completely takes you over
Baby I can satisfy you
Make you feel the fire
Baby you better come on
[Chorus]
You need someone
To feel you up
You need someone
Givin it up
You need a good man
You need someone
Touching your soul
A man like me
Taking control
You need a good man
Gonna lay your body down
Gonna stroke you up and down
Make you hot, hit the spot
With all that I got
Whatever you want from me
Girl I'll show you ecstasy
When you lay down next to me
I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be so damn good to you
[Chorus]
You need someone
To feel you up
You need someone
Givin it up
You need a good man
You need someone
Touching your soul
A man like me
Taking control
You need a good man
So let me give it to you
I know you need it
I'll send it to you
I know you'll feel it baby
You need a good man
Yes you do, yes you do
I'll show it to you
I know you need it
I'll give it to you
You gotta have it
You need a good man
[Chorus]
You need someone
To feel you up
You need someone
Givin it up
You need a good man
You need someone
Touching your soul
A man like me
Taking control
You need a good man
Since he made good love to you
Now tell me how long has it been
Well baby the feeling's gone
And there's nothing he can do
To make you feel good again
And I know that you love him
Baby but he doesn't keep it coming
If he doesn't satisfy you
Make you feel the fire
Then baby you've gotta move on
[Chorus]
You need someone
To feel you up
You need someone
Givin it up
You need a good man
You need someone
Touching your soul
A man like me
Taking control
You need a good man
I'll love you with so much sweetness
And I'll kiss you everywhere
I'm gonna make you talk to me
Make you talk to me baby
Now once that I found your weakness
Gonna kiss you good right there
I'm gonna make you lose control
Cuz you never had another
Another who completely takes you over
Baby I can satisfy you
Make you feel the fire
Baby you better come on
[Chorus]
You need someone
To feel you up
You need someone
Givin it up
You need a good man
You need someone
Touching your soul
A man like me
Taking control
You need a good man
Gonna lay your body down
Gonna stroke you up and down
Make you hot, hit the spot
With all that I got
Whatever you want from me
Girl I'll show you ecstasy
When you lay down next to me
I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be so damn good to you
[Chorus]
You need someone
To feel you up
You need someone
Givin it up
You need a good man
You need someone
Touching your soul
A man like me
Taking control
You need a good man
So let me give it to you
I know you need it
I'll send it to you
I know you'll feel it baby
You need a good man
Yes you do, yes you do
I'll show it to you
I know you need it
I'll give it to you
You gotta have it
You need a good man
[Chorus]
You need someone
To feel you up
You need someone
Givin it up
You need a good man
You need someone
Touching your soul
A man like me
Taking control
You need a good man
Lyrics submitted by TheDirge
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