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.
Luminescence is ours, don't need a reason
Heralding pairing time, shine like a beacon
I've got the brilliance to let him know
I am so ready to glow
Light up the hottest time, summer the season
Nuptial scarves are mine, resplendently tease him
This light is soft in the night like a sigh
A glimmering kiss sent down from the stars in the sky
I'll never get to fly high
I'll never sprout the wings with which to roam the skies
But brilliantly I oxidize
I have the urge to climb high
I position myself well and the begin to writhe
Abdomen flexing from side to side
Optical attraction with this exercise
Such light and action should catch your eyes
When illumination grows nigh
My swain has been attracted and it feels so right
Romantic lighting is this bride's delight
Now I've a belly full of bright lights
These little ones results of that seductive night
Observe how my lantern did kindle the prize
Pyrotechnics emanating from inside
Provocatively photosensitize
By brightness this life is conceptualized
Heralding pairing time, shine like a beacon
I've got the brilliance to let him know
I am so ready to glow
Light up the hottest time, summer the season
Nuptial scarves are mine, resplendently tease him
This light is soft in the night like a sigh
A glimmering kiss sent down from the stars in the sky
I'll never get to fly high
I'll never sprout the wings with which to roam the skies
But brilliantly I oxidize
I have the urge to climb high
I position myself well and the begin to writhe
Abdomen flexing from side to side
Optical attraction with this exercise
Such light and action should catch your eyes
When illumination grows nigh
My swain has been attracted and it feels so right
Romantic lighting is this bride's delight
Now I've a belly full of bright lights
These little ones results of that seductive night
Observe how my lantern did kindle the prize
Pyrotechnics emanating from inside
Provocatively photosensitize
By brightness this life is conceptualized
Lyrics submitted by Mellow_Harsher
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