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.
I've got nothing to do
But I won't make it 'cause I'm too busy thinking of you
I can't fake it, I'm a mess when you leave me
I confess, it's kinda freaky
Wanna keep you in my pocket, not just hanging in my locket
I've got a new addicition
It takes my full attention
Can't stand another second away from you
I want a tattoo with a picture of you
So I can kiss you whenever I miss you
I want a tattoo, an ink version of you
I'm gonna put it in a place where you can watch me when I'm thinking of you
I want a tattoo
I want you to stick to me like glue to prove my love for you
Tattoo
I want you to stick to me like glue to prove my love for you
Look what you're doing to me
I'm like a junkie
It's not who I want to be
Psycho monkey
And it's not getting better 'til I find a way to never spend another day away from you
I want a tattoo with a picture of you
So I can kiss you whenever I miss you
I want a tattoo, an ink version of you
I'm gonna put it in a place where you can watch me when I'm thinking of you
I want a tattoo
Maybe baby you should get one too
So I can always keep an eye on you
A stamp of love for everyone to see
Then I swear I'll stop checking your Blackberry
I want a tattoo
Just me and you
I'm gonna get a tattoo with a picture of you
So I can kiss you whenever I miss you
I want a tattoo, an ink version of you
I'm gonna put it in a place where you can watch me when I'm thinking of you
I want a tattoo
I want a tattoo of you
I need you, I need you
I want a tattoo, an ink version of you
I'm gonna put it in a place where you can watch me when I'm thinking of you
I want a tattoo
I want you to stick to me like glue to prove my love for you
Tattoo
I want you to stick to me like glue to prove my love for you
But I won't make it 'cause I'm too busy thinking of you
I can't fake it, I'm a mess when you leave me
I confess, it's kinda freaky
Wanna keep you in my pocket, not just hanging in my locket
I've got a new addicition
It takes my full attention
Can't stand another second away from you
I want a tattoo with a picture of you
So I can kiss you whenever I miss you
I want a tattoo, an ink version of you
I'm gonna put it in a place where you can watch me when I'm thinking of you
I want a tattoo
I want you to stick to me like glue to prove my love for you
Tattoo
I want you to stick to me like glue to prove my love for you
Look what you're doing to me
I'm like a junkie
It's not who I want to be
Psycho monkey
And it's not getting better 'til I find a way to never spend another day away from you
I want a tattoo with a picture of you
So I can kiss you whenever I miss you
I want a tattoo, an ink version of you
I'm gonna put it in a place where you can watch me when I'm thinking of you
I want a tattoo
Maybe baby you should get one too
So I can always keep an eye on you
A stamp of love for everyone to see
Then I swear I'll stop checking your Blackberry
I want a tattoo
Just me and you
I'm gonna get a tattoo with a picture of you
So I can kiss you whenever I miss you
I want a tattoo, an ink version of you
I'm gonna put it in a place where you can watch me when I'm thinking of you
I want a tattoo
I want a tattoo of you
I need you, I need you
I want a tattoo, an ink version of you
I'm gonna put it in a place where you can watch me when I'm thinking of you
I want a tattoo
I want you to stick to me like glue to prove my love for you
Tattoo
I want you to stick to me like glue to prove my love for you
Lyrics submitted by romanceisdead
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