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.
Remember last night when we were through with it
We watched the television lying on your bed
The lights were low and the wine went to your head
When you asked me if I still respect you
Remember when you told me this was your first time
So you wanted everything to be just right
And so I told you that I really loved you
I even said that I would marry you
But I was joking
I hope you realize
Baby Baby I was
Joking
Telling you those lies
J-j-j-joking
I was talking out my head
Joking
Don't believe a word I said
All I wanted was little bit of...
Remember when you looked at me and said how was it
Remember when you asked if I was satisfied
And I said you were the best I ever had
Remember when I said that this was just like heaven
Remember when I said that this was ecstacy
And I never knew how kinky you could be
I told you you were big league good
I told you I'd never leave babe
But I was joking
I hope you realize
Joking
Telling you those lies
J-j-j-joking
Talking out my head
Joking
Don't believe a word I said
Cause I all I wanted was a little bit
But I was joking
Messing up your head yeah
Joking
Don't believe a word I said
J-j-j-joking
I hope you realize
Joking
Telling you those lies
Cause I all I wanted was a little bit
But I was joking
Talking out my head
Joking
We watched the television lying on your bed
The lights were low and the wine went to your head
When you asked me if I still respect you
Remember when you told me this was your first time
So you wanted everything to be just right
And so I told you that I really loved you
I even said that I would marry you
But I was joking
I hope you realize
Baby Baby I was
Joking
Telling you those lies
J-j-j-joking
I was talking out my head
Joking
Don't believe a word I said
All I wanted was little bit of...
Remember when you looked at me and said how was it
Remember when you asked if I was satisfied
And I said you were the best I ever had
Remember when I said that this was just like heaven
Remember when I said that this was ecstacy
And I never knew how kinky you could be
I told you you were big league good
I told you I'd never leave babe
But I was joking
I hope you realize
Joking
Telling you those lies
J-j-j-joking
Talking out my head
Joking
Don't believe a word I said
Cause I all I wanted was a little bit
But I was joking
Messing up your head yeah
Joking
Don't believe a word I said
J-j-j-joking
I hope you realize
Joking
Telling you those lies
Cause I all I wanted was a little bit
But I was joking
Talking out my head
Joking
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