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.
When will Jenny come a-knocking
Her punctuality is verging on shocking
She called me just yesterday
Said she'd call around today
Well I guess there is a reason
Maybe her action group
Thought it might be treason
Hey hey Jenny hear my plea
You're always doing this to me
But I don't mind, I don't mind at all
I've got my telephone and television
I don't mind at all
My prefab heart just falls apart
When you depart again
When she comes knocking on my door
She's forgotten like before
I'm sorry I've forgotten
Can't you see I feel rotten
Baby baby my patience is in question
And your validity is hurting my digestion
Said she'd come out tonight
But all that's come is the night
Her punctuality is verging on shocking
She called me just yesterday
Said she'd call around today
Well I guess there is a reason
Maybe her action group
Thought it might be treason
Hey hey Jenny hear my plea
You're always doing this to me
But I don't mind, I don't mind at all
I've got my telephone and television
I don't mind at all
My prefab heart just falls apart
When you depart again
When she comes knocking on my door
She's forgotten like before
I'm sorry I've forgotten
Can't you see I feel rotten
Baby baby my patience is in question
And your validity is hurting my digestion
Said she'd come out tonight
But all that's come is the night
Lyrics submitted by jm587
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