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.
A guy what takes his time
I'll go for any time
I'm a fast movin' gal I'd like some slow
Got no needs for fancy drivin' when I see a guy arrivin' in love
I'd be satisfied, electrified I know a guy what takes his time
A hurry up affair, I always give the air,
Wouldn't give any rushin' gent a smile
I could go for any swinger who would contemplate to linger awhile
A lullaby would be supplied to have a guy what takes his time
A guy what takes his time
I'd go for any time
A hasty job really spoils a master's touch
I don't like a big commotion, I'm a demon for slow motion or such
Why should I deny that I would die to know a guy who takes his time
There isn't any fun
In getting something done
If your rushed when you have to make the grade
I can spot an amateur, appreciate a connesseur at his trade
Who would qualify, no alibi to be the guy who takes his time
I'll go for any time
I'm a fast movin' gal I'd like some slow
Got no needs for fancy drivin' when I see a guy arrivin' in love
I'd be satisfied, electrified I know a guy what takes his time
A hurry up affair, I always give the air,
Wouldn't give any rushin' gent a smile
I could go for any swinger who would contemplate to linger awhile
A lullaby would be supplied to have a guy what takes his time
A guy what takes his time
I'd go for any time
A hasty job really spoils a master's touch
I don't like a big commotion, I'm a demon for slow motion or such
Why should I deny that I would die to know a guy who takes his time
There isn't any fun
In getting something done
If your rushed when you have to make the grade
I can spot an amateur, appreciate a connesseur at his trade
Who would qualify, no alibi to be the guy who takes his time
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