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.
You can call me anytime baby
Pick up the phonedial 555-on-line
Let's have a party
connect me to somebody
Let's have a party
connect me to somebody
555-on-line
Being the man that I am and the click that I got
I wish I was a little bit more like super cop
It's a frenzy my friends be like Benz's to Bentley
this bad boy's not bad so why don't you comprende
I got your number, don't you think its time we hook it up
I'm all alone, ain't no mums in my area
can't go to your place, 'cause your mum's scarier
you want to bring some of your friends, the more the merrier
BRIDGE:
You got my number on your dial
waiting, just to come around
anytime, anywhere
whatever's planned on mini skirts, high shoes and leather
tonight's the night
do me right turn me on
Jhelisa got the body, Julie got the back
Lisa got the energy to help me stay on track
CHORUS
I'm not talking about the ladies who love to lead you on
say they got your number, but they never even call
like eva the honey dip, now I don't even want to trip
gave her my number, her man gave me a fat lip
now I don't bother calling anybody anymore
sipping the finest chauffeur driven and I'm getting calls
555 ladies love the cool J
No Mr. Smith in this baby come and get the real thing
BRIDGE
CHORUS
Now I got digital and optical I'm even on the net
I got mmm, Ah, Oh, I forget
'cause nothing in this world' like some sexual healing
toss it up baby, I'm ready, willing, receiving
message understood loud and clear I'll be there
you got my number on your dial any time anywhere
whatever's clever, mini skirts, high shoes or leather
tonight's the night baby got to get mo wetter
(3x)
Girl you look so fine you just call me any time
You're driving me crazy can't get you off my mind
Let's have a party connect me to somebody
Pick up the phonedial 555-on-line
Let's have a party
connect me to somebody
Let's have a party
connect me to somebody
555-on-line
Being the man that I am and the click that I got
I wish I was a little bit more like super cop
It's a frenzy my friends be like Benz's to Bentley
this bad boy's not bad so why don't you comprende
I got your number, don't you think its time we hook it up
I'm all alone, ain't no mums in my area
can't go to your place, 'cause your mum's scarier
you want to bring some of your friends, the more the merrier
BRIDGE:
You got my number on your dial
waiting, just to come around
anytime, anywhere
whatever's planned on mini skirts, high shoes and leather
tonight's the night
do me right turn me on
Jhelisa got the body, Julie got the back
Lisa got the energy to help me stay on track
CHORUS
I'm not talking about the ladies who love to lead you on
say they got your number, but they never even call
like eva the honey dip, now I don't even want to trip
gave her my number, her man gave me a fat lip
now I don't bother calling anybody anymore
sipping the finest chauffeur driven and I'm getting calls
555 ladies love the cool J
No Mr. Smith in this baby come and get the real thing
BRIDGE
CHORUS
Now I got digital and optical I'm even on the net
I got mmm, Ah, Oh, I forget
'cause nothing in this world' like some sexual healing
toss it up baby, I'm ready, willing, receiving
message understood loud and clear I'll be there
you got my number on your dial any time anywhere
whatever's clever, mini skirts, high shoes or leather
tonight's the night baby got to get mo wetter
(3x)
Girl you look so fine you just call me any time
You're driving me crazy can't get you off my mind
Let's have a party connect me to somebody
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Partyline 555-On-Line Lyrics as written by Dag Volle Jake
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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