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.
(Hey)
(Hey)
(Hey)
(Hey)
I could stick around and get along with you
Hello, oh-oh-oh
It doesn't really mean that I'm into you
Hello, oh-oh-oh
You're alright but I'm here, darling, to enjoy the party
Don't get too excited 'cause that's all you get from me, hey
Yeah, I think you're cute, but really you should know
I just came to say hello
Hello
Hello
Hello, oh-oh-oh
I'm not the kinda girl to get messed up with you
Hello, oh-oh-oh
I'ma let you try to convince me to
Hello, oh-oh-oh
Oh, it's alright I'm getting dizzy, just enjoy the party
It's okay with me if you don't have that much to say, hey
Kinda like this game, but there's something you should know
I just came to say hello
Hey
Hey
I could stick around and get along with you
Hello, oh-oh-oh
Doesn't really mean that I'm into you
Hello, oh-oh-oh
You're alright but I'm here, darling, to enjoy the party (hey)
You're alright but I'm here, darling, to enjoy the party (hey)
You're alright but I'm here, darling, to enjoy the party (hey)
You're alright but I'm here, darling, to enjoy the party (hey)
You're alright but I'm here, darling, to enjoy the party (hey)
You're alright but I'm here, darling, to enjoy the party (hey)
You're alright but I'm here, darling, to enjoy the party (hey)
You're alright but I'm here, darling, to enjoy the party (hey)
I just came to say hello
Hello
Hello
Hello, oh-oh-oh
I'm not the kinda girl to get messed up with you
Hello, oh-oh-oh
I'ma let you try to convince me to
Hello, oh-oh-oh
Oh, it's alright I'm getting dizzy, just enjoy the party
It's okay with me if you don't have that much to say, hey
Kinda like this game, but there's something you should know
I just came to say hello
Hey
Hey
(Hey)
(Hey)
(Hey)
I could stick around and get along with you
Hello, oh-oh-oh
It doesn't really mean that I'm into you
Hello, oh-oh-oh
You're alright but I'm here, darling, to enjoy the party
Don't get too excited 'cause that's all you get from me, hey
Yeah, I think you're cute, but really you should know
I just came to say hello
Hello
Hello
Hello, oh-oh-oh
I'm not the kinda girl to get messed up with you
Hello, oh-oh-oh
I'ma let you try to convince me to
Hello, oh-oh-oh
Oh, it's alright I'm getting dizzy, just enjoy the party
It's okay with me if you don't have that much to say, hey
Kinda like this game, but there's something you should know
I just came to say hello
Hey
Hey
I could stick around and get along with you
Hello, oh-oh-oh
Doesn't really mean that I'm into you
Hello, oh-oh-oh
You're alright but I'm here, darling, to enjoy the party (hey)
You're alright but I'm here, darling, to enjoy the party (hey)
You're alright but I'm here, darling, to enjoy the party (hey)
You're alright but I'm here, darling, to enjoy the party (hey)
You're alright but I'm here, darling, to enjoy the party (hey)
You're alright but I'm here, darling, to enjoy the party (hey)
You're alright but I'm here, darling, to enjoy the party (hey)
You're alright but I'm here, darling, to enjoy the party (hey)
I just came to say hello
Hello
Hello
Hello, oh-oh-oh
I'm not the kinda girl to get messed up with you
Hello, oh-oh-oh
I'ma let you try to convince me to
Hello, oh-oh-oh
Oh, it's alright I'm getting dizzy, just enjoy the party
It's okay with me if you don't have that much to say, hey
Kinda like this game, but there's something you should know
I just came to say hello
Hey
Hey
Lyrics submitted by Elektronaut
Hello Lyrics as written by Martina Sorbara Martin Picandet
Lyrics © CONSALAD CO., Ltd., EMI MUSIC PUBLISHING FRANCE
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Super catchy and happy and fun :D But I can see how it might be depressing.. o-o When I listened to it I just imagined a girl who was hiding the fact that she liked a guy more than she let on by pretending to tease him. But maybe not, the way she says "Kinda like this game" and "It's alright I'm getting dizzy just enjoy the party" like she doesn't care much. Ohwell, my first interpretation appeals to me more~ XP
Hi Frosty,<br /> I had exactly the same thought & first interpretation! Now I wonder whether the frustrated postings above might be the (sad!!!) result of a common misunderstanding between men and women - I mean, maybe this happens quite often: girl tries to hide feelings - boy doesn't understand that actually she wants more and comes to the conclusion that he was leaded on ... and both end up disappointed ...<br /> Getting back to the song, I'm not sure if all the lyrics are meant to be spoken by the same person or if it's rather a dialogue - the lines 3 and 4 (You're alright, but I'm here, ...) and 9 and 10 (it's alright i'm getting dizzy ...)being the boy's reply to her understatements ...