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.
Sure thing, you're a sweet dream
And I'm flattered, believe that
I do appreciate the offer
All right, just one dance
Lord have mercy, girl, you sure feel good
Against my skin
I'd like to fade into the night with you
But my heart won't let me pretend
Easy does it, beautiful
She ain't been gone that long
And I'm a real reluctant Romeo
Baby, better take it slow
Easy does it, beautiful
Easy does it
I still feel a bit tender
A little unsure of where I stand
One minute, I surrender
The next one, I'm holdin' back
Now, I don't want to push you away
The truth is, I want this
But I need a little time, baby
I just can't be rushin' in
Easy does it, beautiful
She ain't been gone that long
And I'm a real reluctant Romeo
Baby, better take it slow
Easy does it, beautiful
Easy does it
They say patience is a virtue
And I believed that till I met you
Easy does it, beautiful
She ain't been gone that long
And I'm a real reluctant Romeo
Baby, better take it slow
Easy does it, beautiful
Easy does it
Easy does it
(Easy does it)
Easy does it, yeah, oh
Easy does it
(Easy does it)
Easy does it
Easy does it
(Easy does it)
Easy does it
And I'm flattered, believe that
I do appreciate the offer
All right, just one dance
Lord have mercy, girl, you sure feel good
Against my skin
I'd like to fade into the night with you
But my heart won't let me pretend
Easy does it, beautiful
She ain't been gone that long
And I'm a real reluctant Romeo
Baby, better take it slow
Easy does it, beautiful
Easy does it
I still feel a bit tender
A little unsure of where I stand
One minute, I surrender
The next one, I'm holdin' back
Now, I don't want to push you away
The truth is, I want this
But I need a little time, baby
I just can't be rushin' in
Easy does it, beautiful
She ain't been gone that long
And I'm a real reluctant Romeo
Baby, better take it slow
Easy does it, beautiful
Easy does it
They say patience is a virtue
And I believed that till I met you
Easy does it, beautiful
She ain't been gone that long
And I'm a real reluctant Romeo
Baby, better take it slow
Easy does it, beautiful
Easy does it
Easy does it
(Easy does it)
Easy does it, yeah, oh
Easy does it
(Easy does it)
Easy does it
Easy does it
(Easy does it)
Easy does it
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