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.
Yeah
Uh, this verse starts as my snipers hit their marks
And your guards fall down from a rifle to the heart
Like, clap, clap, let 'em fall slow
I know you had your fears, you can let 'em all go
And most women are motivated so I act accordingly
But this is so refreshing that it means a little more to me
Dedicating time when I really can't afford to be
I provide protection if you open up the door for me
Couple stares, couple texts, couple dates
Couple "I think that we're ready"s
Couple "I think we should wait"s
Are we actin' like a couple? I'm just tryna get it straight
'Cause I'm over here convinced that it's too early for mistakes
And then
Oh, you had to change up the game
Oh, the weather is not the same (the same)
Now there's only cloudy days
I can't stand the rain in July
Oh, July
There were fireworks explodin' (explodin')
But now it's getting colder (colder)
The leaves are turning color (yeah-yeah)
Why?
It's just not our season (season)
The one and only reason
Baby, oh baby, oh
Our summer turned into fall
Damn, tell me where did all the magic go
I followed the rules and told you everything you had to know
Had you over every night, every night was passionate
Plus, you met my mother even if it was an accident
I'm confused tell me where we go wrong
I was sure that I would be with you for so long
I was planning on this being something worth mentioning
Energy invested in someone I saw potential in
Who killed chivalry? They need to get their sentencin'
Meanwhile we arguing and I can't get a sentence in
And just as I predicted here we go again
They always say the hottest love had the coldest end
Ooh, you had to change up the game
Oh, the weather is not the same (the same)
Now there's only cloudy days
I can't stand the rain in July
Oh, July
There were fireworks explodin' (explodin')
But now it's getting colder (colder)
The leaves are turning color (yeah-yeah)
Why?
It's just not our season (season)
The one and only reason
Baby, oh baby, oh
Our summer turned into fall
See, it's funny 'cause
I never thought this would end
But then the season changed
(Oh)
You were my, you were my, you were my girl (I was your girl)
Shoulda made, shoulda made you my world (your world)
Shoulda did everything to make you happy, baby
(What you say?) Oh yeah
Can't wait for (oh)
Can't wait for (oh)
Can't wait for
Can't wait for springtime (that's right)
And I will turn into a butterfly
I will spread my wings and fly (oh yeah)
(Whoa)
And I'm too fly for this shit (fly)
Oh-whoa
I am Japanese, if you please
Uh, this verse starts as my snipers hit their marks
And your guards fall down from a rifle to the heart
Like, clap, clap, let 'em fall slow
I know you had your fears, you can let 'em all go
And most women are motivated so I act accordingly
But this is so refreshing that it means a little more to me
Dedicating time when I really can't afford to be
I provide protection if you open up the door for me
Couple stares, couple texts, couple dates
Couple "I think that we're ready"s
Couple "I think we should wait"s
Are we actin' like a couple? I'm just tryna get it straight
'Cause I'm over here convinced that it's too early for mistakes
And then
Oh, you had to change up the game
Oh, the weather is not the same (the same)
Now there's only cloudy days
I can't stand the rain in July
Oh, July
There were fireworks explodin' (explodin')
But now it's getting colder (colder)
The leaves are turning color (yeah-yeah)
Why?
It's just not our season (season)
The one and only reason
Baby, oh baby, oh
Our summer turned into fall
Damn, tell me where did all the magic go
I followed the rules and told you everything you had to know
Had you over every night, every night was passionate
Plus, you met my mother even if it was an accident
I'm confused tell me where we go wrong
I was sure that I would be with you for so long
I was planning on this being something worth mentioning
Energy invested in someone I saw potential in
Who killed chivalry? They need to get their sentencin'
Meanwhile we arguing and I can't get a sentence in
And just as I predicted here we go again
They always say the hottest love had the coldest end
Ooh, you had to change up the game
Oh, the weather is not the same (the same)
Now there's only cloudy days
I can't stand the rain in July
Oh, July
There were fireworks explodin' (explodin')
But now it's getting colder (colder)
The leaves are turning color (yeah-yeah)
Why?
It's just not our season (season)
The one and only reason
Baby, oh baby, oh
Our summer turned into fall
See, it's funny 'cause
I never thought this would end
But then the season changed
(Oh)
You were my, you were my, you were my girl (I was your girl)
Shoulda made, shoulda made you my world (your world)
Shoulda did everything to make you happy, baby
(What you say?) Oh yeah
Can't wait for (oh)
Can't wait for (oh)
Can't wait for
Can't wait for springtime (that's right)
And I will turn into a butterfly
I will spread my wings and fly (oh yeah)
(Whoa)
And I'm too fly for this shit (fly)
Oh-whoa
I am Japanese, if you please
Lyrics submitted by NocturnalJess
July Lyrics as written by Brandon Green Aubrey Graham
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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