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.
There's a cold,
Easy glow
Dancing over our street.
I could have chased it down.
I could've held your love,
But wouldn't you think me weak.
Of all, I should know
How the streets come and go
When you chased the kaleidoscope dream,
But stranger, baby, always keep me
In your sweet memory.
Biting cold, precious calling,
Drowned me under our street.
Perfect hips, perfects hips, she was,
Perfect lips, pieces of your heart
Splattered on the cliff.
We go home, watch a movie.
Tell me can you feel the beat?
Getting worse, getting worse,
She was, letting those feelings loose
She was, becoming a monster.
She drew the line in the mind,
She was through holding on.
Look at me, can't you see? I'm in love,
Hold me tight. There, you got it.
And did you find that you like a little
Piece of cherry pie,
Hot from the oven.
And it was 'who let the girl out'
(Let the dog out) 'let the girl out',
Don't you miss me the way I miss you.
Sailor, Sailor, Sailor,
I'm sending birds to watch over you.
What you see, how did we used to love,
Hold me tight. There, you got it.
And all you need, honestly,
A little piece of cherry pie,
Hot from the oven.
On your knees, face me, cherry pie, baby.
Easy glow
Dancing over our street.
I could have chased it down.
I could've held your love,
But wouldn't you think me weak.
Of all, I should know
How the streets come and go
When you chased the kaleidoscope dream,
But stranger, baby, always keep me
In your sweet memory.
Biting cold, precious calling,
Drowned me under our street.
Perfect hips, perfects hips, she was,
Perfect lips, pieces of your heart
Splattered on the cliff.
We go home, watch a movie.
Tell me can you feel the beat?
Getting worse, getting worse,
She was, letting those feelings loose
She was, becoming a monster.
She drew the line in the mind,
She was through holding on.
Look at me, can't you see? I'm in love,
Hold me tight. There, you got it.
And did you find that you like a little
Piece of cherry pie,
Hot from the oven.
And it was 'who let the girl out'
(Let the dog out) 'let the girl out',
Don't you miss me the way I miss you.
Sailor, Sailor, Sailor,
I'm sending birds to watch over you.
What you see, how did we used to love,
Hold me tight. There, you got it.
And all you need, honestly,
A little piece of cherry pie,
Hot from the oven.
On your knees, face me, cherry pie, baby.
Lyrics submitted by Fictionalhead, edited by culprit
A Little Piece Lyrics as written by Samuel Lockwood Nik Kaloper
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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Personally, I find that this song has very strong lesbian connotations. Like, whoa. Whenever I hear this song, neon signs pop up everywhere in my head.
Do these lines sound even a little euphemistic to anyone else?
"We go home, watch a movie. Tell me can you feel the beat? Getting loose, getting loose she was, Letting those feeling loose; She was, becoming a monster."
and
"On your knees, face me, cherry pie, baby."
Also, I absolutely love the way she sings "splattered on the cliff", "let the dog out (in?)" and "I'm sending birds to watch over you". It's amazing.
@Almondy Just curious about you're interpretation, how are watching a movie, feeling the beat, getting loose, becoming a monster euphemisms for lesbian love? I get the last one though :D Could you just explain? I'd really like to hear your thoughts on this :)