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 just want to be wherever you are
I just want to know your there
I just want to see whatever you see
Cause I know you're not too shy to say it
[Hook]
Cause everywhere I go and everyone I touch
What I already know is not enough
And no one has taught me quite like you
Following my eyes searching for the real knowing that there's not much else
Tell me that you hear what I'm saying,
Ooh I swear you know the very best way to...
[Chorus]
Teach me, train me, guide me baby (ooh)
Only you can release the love inside me baby (waited my turn and I'm ready to learn)
Teach me, train me, guide me baby (ooh)
Release the love inside me baby (ooh)
In and out love me down playing with my dirty mind
I just want to feel whatever you feel
Feel it at the very same time (yeaah)
I want to know how to make you cry
How to make your body cream
Feel my dirty mind with your favorite erotic dream
Oooh show me what to do
[Hook]
Cause everywhere I go and everyone I touch
What I already know is not enough
And no one has taught me quite like you
Following my eyes searching for the real
Knowing that it's not much else,
Tell me that you hear what I'm saying,
Ooh I swear you know the very best way to
[Chorus]
Teach me, train me, guide me baby
Only you can release the love inside me baby (ooh waited my turn and I'm ready to learn)
Teach me, train me, guide me baby (oooh only you can)
Release the love inside me baby
In and out love me down playing with my dirty mind
[Hook 2]
Anywhere we are I'm daring you to demonstrate
The front seat in my car close your eyes and accelerate
If you never seen this side of me take a ride on my rocket babe
Your body is a party and I just want to celebrate
[Repeat 4x]
[Chorus]
Teach me, train me, guide me baby
Release the love inside me baby
Teach me, train me, guide me baby
Release the love inside me baby
[Repeat 2x]
I just want to know your there
I just want to see whatever you see
Cause I know you're not too shy to say it
[Hook]
Cause everywhere I go and everyone I touch
What I already know is not enough
And no one has taught me quite like you
Following my eyes searching for the real knowing that there's not much else
Tell me that you hear what I'm saying,
Ooh I swear you know the very best way to...
[Chorus]
Teach me, train me, guide me baby (ooh)
Only you can release the love inside me baby (waited my turn and I'm ready to learn)
Teach me, train me, guide me baby (ooh)
Release the love inside me baby (ooh)
In and out love me down playing with my dirty mind
I just want to feel whatever you feel
Feel it at the very same time (yeaah)
I want to know how to make you cry
How to make your body cream
Feel my dirty mind with your favorite erotic dream
Oooh show me what to do
[Hook]
Cause everywhere I go and everyone I touch
What I already know is not enough
And no one has taught me quite like you
Following my eyes searching for the real
Knowing that it's not much else,
Tell me that you hear what I'm saying,
Ooh I swear you know the very best way to
[Chorus]
Teach me, train me, guide me baby
Only you can release the love inside me baby (ooh waited my turn and I'm ready to learn)
Teach me, train me, guide me baby (oooh only you can)
Release the love inside me baby
In and out love me down playing with my dirty mind
[Hook 2]
Anywhere we are I'm daring you to demonstrate
The front seat in my car close your eyes and accelerate
If you never seen this side of me take a ride on my rocket babe
Your body is a party and I just want to celebrate
[Repeat 4x]
[Chorus]
Teach me, train me, guide me baby
Release the love inside me baby
Teach me, train me, guide me baby
Release the love inside me baby
[Repeat 2x]
Lyrics submitted by TheCamper
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