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.
Throw back the love, throw back the love
Throw back the love, throw back the love
I don't need your money, no, that ain't enough
All I need is some throwback love
Won't you call me your darling and be my man
Take me dancing, come hold my hand
Come give me that throwback love
Give me that throwback love
I need that throwback love
Give me that throwback love
Baby, if you wanna keep me
Keep on giving that throwback love
So let's do it like they used to do
And kick it with me old school
If you wanna keep me
Keep on giving that throwback love
Don't be calling when you're turnt
No, this loving has got to be earned
What I need is your respect
So don't be texting when you're in my bed
Now, now, now give me that throwback love
Come on, me that throwback love
I need that throwback love
Give me that throwback love
Baby, if you wanna keep me
Keep on giving that throwback love
(Come on, Juke)
So let's do it like they used to do
And kick it with me old school
If you wanna keep me
Keep on giving that throwback love
Oh, you can pick me up 'bout 8
Just ask my daddy, it's okay
If you wanna keep me
Keep on giving that throwback love
Alright, hey
Dating nowadays is ways harder for us
We got them Instagram girls just shaking their butts
Taking too much time on a selfie or two
Tricking on them guys with that Facetune
So call me old fashioned, I'm a real girl
And twirl me around, let me rock your world with some
(Throw back the love, throw back the love
Throw back the love, throw back the love)
You ready? Let's go
Come on, babe, come on
(Throw back the love, throw back the love)
Give me that, give me that, that throwback love
(Throw back the love, throw back the love)
Hey, hey, throw back the love
Throw back the love, throw back the love
I don't need your money, no, that ain't enough
All I need is some throwback love
Won't you call me your darling and be my man
Take me dancing, come hold my hand
Come give me that throwback love
Give me that throwback love
I need that throwback love
Give me that throwback love
Baby, if you wanna keep me
Keep on giving that throwback love
So let's do it like they used to do
And kick it with me old school
If you wanna keep me
Keep on giving that throwback love
Don't be calling when you're turnt
No, this loving has got to be earned
What I need is your respect
So don't be texting when you're in my bed
Now, now, now give me that throwback love
Come on, me that throwback love
I need that throwback love
Give me that throwback love
Baby, if you wanna keep me
Keep on giving that throwback love
(Come on, Juke)
So let's do it like they used to do
And kick it with me old school
If you wanna keep me
Keep on giving that throwback love
Oh, you can pick me up 'bout 8
Just ask my daddy, it's okay
If you wanna keep me
Keep on giving that throwback love
Alright, hey
Dating nowadays is ways harder for us
We got them Instagram girls just shaking their butts
Taking too much time on a selfie or two
Tricking on them guys with that Facetune
So call me old fashioned, I'm a real girl
And twirl me around, let me rock your world with some
(Throw back the love, throw back the love
Throw back the love, throw back the love)
You ready? Let's go
Come on, babe, come on
(Throw back the love, throw back the love)
Give me that, give me that, that throwback love
(Throw back the love, throw back the love)
Hey, hey, throw back the love
Lyrics submitted by Mellow_Harsher
Throwback Love Lyrics as written by Kevin Kadish Eric Frederic
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, AMPLIFIED ADMINISTRATION
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