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.
She's a must to avoid
A complete impossibility
She's a must to avoid
Better take it from me
You'll think she's a prize at the start
But take my advice, play it smart
She's nothin' but trouble
Better cut out on the double
Before she gets into your heart
She's a must to avoid
A complete impossibility
She's a must to avoid
Better take it from me
When you stare into her pretty blue eyes
There's no way to see through her disguise
But don't try to love her 'cause you'll quickly discover
You're trapped in the web of her lies
She's a must to avoid
A complete impossibility
She's a must to avoid
Better take it from me
Her lips look inviting it's true
But lots of other guys have felt like you do
She'll build up your hopes and when you need her the most
That's when she'll say goodbye to you
She's a must to avoid
A complete impossibility
She's a must to avoid
Better take it from me
A complete impossibility
She's a must to avoid
Better take it from me
You'll think she's a prize at the start
But take my advice, play it smart
She's nothin' but trouble
Better cut out on the double
Before she gets into your heart
She's a must to avoid
A complete impossibility
She's a must to avoid
Better take it from me
When you stare into her pretty blue eyes
There's no way to see through her disguise
But don't try to love her 'cause you'll quickly discover
You're trapped in the web of her lies
She's a must to avoid
A complete impossibility
She's a must to avoid
Better take it from me
Her lips look inviting it's true
But lots of other guys have felt like you do
She'll build up your hopes and when you need her the most
That's when she'll say goodbye to you
She's a must to avoid
A complete impossibility
She's a must to avoid
Better take it from me
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A Must to Avoid Lyrics as written by Steve Barri P. F. Sloan
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