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.
She can taste the sorrow
And she can't get enough
And she's too scared to swallow
Cause she might fall in love
So we look to tomorrow
And we know that these kids will follow
Where we go and these steps are hollow
She's gonna haunt your home
And break your bones
She's never gonna leave your soul alone
Because the things you've got will leave you
All on your own
And if he's yesterday's model
Then today we've seen enough
Then he'll seduce the bottle
He thinks this could be love
And we look to tomorrow
And we know that these kids will follow
Where we go and these steps are hollow
She's gonna haunt your home
And break your bones
She's never gonna leave your soul alone
Because the things you've got will leave you
All on your own
When my body is cold decorate me in gold
A wake's a party - have a good time
She's gonna haunt your home
And break your bones
She's never gonna leave your soul alone
Because the things you've got will leave you
All on your own
And she can't get enough
And she's too scared to swallow
Cause she might fall in love
So we look to tomorrow
And we know that these kids will follow
Where we go and these steps are hollow
She's gonna haunt your home
And break your bones
She's never gonna leave your soul alone
Because the things you've got will leave you
All on your own
And if he's yesterday's model
Then today we've seen enough
Then he'll seduce the bottle
He thinks this could be love
And we look to tomorrow
And we know that these kids will follow
Where we go and these steps are hollow
She's gonna haunt your home
And break your bones
She's never gonna leave your soul alone
Because the things you've got will leave you
All on your own
When my body is cold decorate me in gold
A wake's a party - have a good time
She's gonna haunt your home
And break your bones
She's never gonna leave your soul alone
Because the things you've got will leave you
All on your own
Lyrics submitted by MichaelHutcheon
Hunt the Haunted Lyrics as written by Philip James Jenkins Joel Fisher
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Lyrics powered by LyricFind
Add your thoughts
Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.
Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!
More Featured Meanings
Light Up The Sky
Van Halen
Van Halen
Mental Istid
Ebba Grön
Ebba Grön
This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
Son Şansın - Şarkı Sözleri
Hayalperest
Hayalperest
This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Just A Little Lovin'
Dusty Springfield
Dusty Springfield
I don't think it's necessarily about sex. It's about wanting to start the day with some love and affection. Maybe a warm cuddle. I'm not alone in interpreting it that way! For example:
"'Just a Little Lovin’ is a timeless country song originally recorded by Eddy Arnold in 1954. The song, written by Eddie Miller and Jimmy Campbell, explores the delicate nuances of love and showcases Arnold’s emotive vocals. It delves into the universal theme of love and how even the smallest gesture of affection can have a profound impact on our lives." https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-just-a-little-lovin-by-eddy-arnold/
Magical
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
How would you describe the feeling of being in love? For Ed Sheeran, the word is “Magical.” in HIS three-minute album opener, he makes an attempt to capture the beauty and delicacy of true love with words. He describes the magic of it all over a bright Pop song produced by Aaron Dessner.
i think it's about alcoholicness (yeah, i don't know what exactly it's called, i'm not a clever person) like the girl in the first verse is scared to drink it in case she gets addicted then the chorus is about how it can ruin homes and families, and how you can get injured when you're drunk, and how it can make you lose everything and then in the second verse the bottle the guy thinks he might love is the bottle of alcohol and it sys that kids will follow the example and drink too hen he little two line bit about a funeral mans that since the wake is a party everyone will probably get drunk.
i think. as i said, i'm not clever, so i'm probably wrong. :L
No I think that's a really logical reason!