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.
Sway your hips from side to side
Your golden legs they hipnotize
I am driven mad with lust
And I know your mouth ain't one to trust
But I can't help but want to feel
Your teeth against my skin
If you got fangs then sink'em in
There you stand, all dressed in black
With you hood pulled up
Ready for attack
As pale as a winter moon
And I'm locked into your heart shaped tomb
They way you move is so divine
It's sending shivers through my spine
And I am locked into your gaze
And you are locked in mine
But I can't help but want to feel
Your teeth against my skin
If you got fangs them sink'em in
And while the cobras dance
Around your feet like you're a god
It only takes one bite for you to realise you are not
And while the cobras dance
Around your feet like you're a god
It only takes one bite for you to realise you are not
But I can't help but want to feel
Your teeth against my skin
If you got fangs them sink'em in
But I can't help but want to feel
Your teeth against my skin
If you got fangs them sink'em in
Your golden legs they hipnotize
I am driven mad with lust
And I know your mouth ain't one to trust
But I can't help but want to feel
Your teeth against my skin
If you got fangs then sink'em in
There you stand, all dressed in black
With you hood pulled up
Ready for attack
As pale as a winter moon
And I'm locked into your heart shaped tomb
They way you move is so divine
It's sending shivers through my spine
And I am locked into your gaze
And you are locked in mine
But I can't help but want to feel
Your teeth against my skin
If you got fangs them sink'em in
And while the cobras dance
Around your feet like you're a god
It only takes one bite for you to realise you are not
And while the cobras dance
Around your feet like you're a god
It only takes one bite for you to realise you are not
But I can't help but want to feel
Your teeth against my skin
If you got fangs them sink'em in
But I can't help but want to feel
Your teeth against my skin
If you got fangs them sink'em in
Lyrics submitted by sokorny
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