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.
do you remember that photo
the one you took the instant polaroid
did you know that you had it
I didn't know you could get that film anymore
we both look so happy
like it was 1973
because faded like my memory
…….**
said you'd been stock pillion
all the film you could find before it all starts expiring
and then there won't be polaroid anymore
we will still look happy
when we know some there is very exposed*
we will still look happy
when we wearing out all more clothes*
I feel like dancing
to a record I don't know
in a place Ive never seen before
feel like dancing on my own
to a record I do not know
in a place Ive never seen before
said you'd been stock pillion
all the film you could find before it all starts expiring
and then there won't be polaroid anymore
will we still look happy
when we know some there is very exposed*
will we still look happy
when we wearing out all more clothes*
I feel like dancing
to a record I don't know
in a place Ive never seen before
feel like dancing on my own
to a record I do not know
in a place Ive never seen before
the one you took the instant polaroid
did you know that you had it
I didn't know you could get that film anymore
we both look so happy
like it was 1973
because faded like my memory
…….**
said you'd been stock pillion
all the film you could find before it all starts expiring
and then there won't be polaroid anymore
we will still look happy
when we know some there is very exposed*
we will still look happy
when we wearing out all more clothes*
I feel like dancing
to a record I don't know
in a place Ive never seen before
feel like dancing on my own
to a record I do not know
in a place Ive never seen before
said you'd been stock pillion
all the film you could find before it all starts expiring
and then there won't be polaroid anymore
will we still look happy
when we know some there is very exposed*
will we still look happy
when we wearing out all more clothes*
I feel like dancing
to a record I don't know
in a place Ive never seen before
feel like dancing on my own
to a record I do not know
in a place Ive never seen before
Lyrics submitted by Dearmybody
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