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 try and try
But I can't seem to pry my mind from the gutter
Gutter brain pushin'
Filthy thoughts
Dirty hands workin'
Diggin' nails
Let your fingers do the walkin'
Let your fingers do the walkin'
Let your fingers do the walkin'
Let your fingers do the walkin'
I saw your head noddin' from side to side
You say your stuck around for just one last ride well you'll surely go
Just as sure as you can
What's your name?
What's your name?
What's your name?
What's your name?
Let your fingers do the walkin'
Let your fingers do the walkin'
Let your fingers do the walkin'
Let your fingers do the walkin'
You spent so much time
Tellin' me about yourself and your kind
There so many of you now
And I want to know
How does your army grow?
And so on man..
And so on man
So go on man
So go on man
Well....
So long man
Let your fingers do the walkin'
Let your fingers do the walkin'
Let your fingers do the walkin'
Let your fingers do the walkin'
Hey now
Hey now
I've got a halo above my head
And a gun in my hand
I can do no wrong
No wrong man
Time stands still and takes a step aside
My credit is good anywhere anytime
All the girls know my name
But there's none by my side
I'm a man among men
Walkin' tall with a plan
You can send it around the world
You can hold it in your hand
You can bring it on home
I'm Armageddon man girl
Its written on the wall
For a good time call
ME
Won't you come by
Won't you give me a try
I'm easy to reach
And I'm willing to teach you EVERYTHING you want to know
Don't come knockin' on my door
Its open
Just walk in like you own the place
Hang your hat
Put your feet UP
I got time and I know how to use it
How much time do you have?
Do you know?
How much do you need to get the job done
You know exactly what I'm talkin' about don't you
Course you do
That's why you came here in the first place
Let your fingers do the walkin'
Let your fingers do the walkin'
Let your fingers do the walkin'
Let your fingers do the walkin'
How can I forgive?
How can I let live?
How can I forgive?
How can I let live?
How you gonna make me forgive?
How you gonna make me let live?
Let your fingers do the walkin'
Let your fingers do the walkin'
Let your fingers do the walkin'
Let your fingers do the walkin'
But I can't seem to pry my mind from the gutter
Gutter brain pushin'
Filthy thoughts
Dirty hands workin'
Diggin' nails
Let your fingers do the walkin'
Let your fingers do the walkin'
Let your fingers do the walkin'
Let your fingers do the walkin'
I saw your head noddin' from side to side
You say your stuck around for just one last ride well you'll surely go
Just as sure as you can
What's your name?
What's your name?
What's your name?
What's your name?
Let your fingers do the walkin'
Let your fingers do the walkin'
Let your fingers do the walkin'
Let your fingers do the walkin'
You spent so much time
Tellin' me about yourself and your kind
There so many of you now
And I want to know
How does your army grow?
And so on man..
And so on man
So go on man
So go on man
Well....
So long man
Let your fingers do the walkin'
Let your fingers do the walkin'
Let your fingers do the walkin'
Let your fingers do the walkin'
Hey now
Hey now
I've got a halo above my head
And a gun in my hand
I can do no wrong
No wrong man
Time stands still and takes a step aside
My credit is good anywhere anytime
All the girls know my name
But there's none by my side
I'm a man among men
Walkin' tall with a plan
You can send it around the world
You can hold it in your hand
You can bring it on home
I'm Armageddon man girl
Its written on the wall
For a good time call
ME
Won't you come by
Won't you give me a try
I'm easy to reach
And I'm willing to teach you EVERYTHING you want to know
Don't come knockin' on my door
Its open
Just walk in like you own the place
Hang your hat
Put your feet UP
I got time and I know how to use it
How much time do you have?
Do you know?
How much do you need to get the job done
You know exactly what I'm talkin' about don't you
Course you do
That's why you came here in the first place
Let your fingers do the walkin'
Let your fingers do the walkin'
Let your fingers do the walkin'
Let your fingers do the walkin'
How can I forgive?
How can I let live?
How can I forgive?
How can I let live?
How you gonna make me forgive?
How you gonna make me let live?
Let your fingers do the walkin'
Let your fingers do the walkin'
Let your fingers do the walkin'
Let your fingers do the walkin'
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Let Your Fingers Do the Walking Lyrics as written by Henry Lawrence Garfield
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