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.
You always say that I have multiple personalities
I bounce somewhere between dreams and reality
So where'd you dig up the audacity to ask me
How we've all been doing
Since you broke our hearts
(well so far)
Number 5 just cries a river a minute
7 wants to tie you up and drown you in it
Yeah, 14 just wants to say so long, bygones
32 wants to do things to you that'll make you blush
10 wants to key the El Camino that you love so much
And there ain't nobody that wants to mess with 23
Oh, lucky 4 you tonight I'm just me
I guess this party's more than your new Barbie bargained for
She's got you by the sleeve slowly easing towards the door
She's probably right, you should be movin' on
Don't know how long we can behave
Better have the valet get your car
(cause you know how women are)
Number 5 just cries a river a minute
7 wants to tie you up and drown you in it
Yeah, 14 just wants to say so long, bygones
32 wants to do things to you that'll make you blush
10 wants to key the El Camino that you love so much
And there ain't nobody that wants to mess with 23
Oh, lucky 4 you tonight I'm just me
Forgiveness is the key
According to my shrink
But it's not up just up to me
(I don't know girls, what d'ya think?)
Number 5 just cries a river a minute
7 wants to tie you up and drown you in it
Yeah, 14 just wants to say so long, bygones
32 wants to do things to you that'll make you blush
10 wants to key the El Camino that you love so much
And there ain't nobody that wants to mess with 23
Oh, lucky 4 you tonight I'm just me
I bounce somewhere between dreams and reality
So where'd you dig up the audacity to ask me
How we've all been doing
Since you broke our hearts
(well so far)
Number 5 just cries a river a minute
7 wants to tie you up and drown you in it
Yeah, 14 just wants to say so long, bygones
32 wants to do things to you that'll make you blush
10 wants to key the El Camino that you love so much
And there ain't nobody that wants to mess with 23
Oh, lucky 4 you tonight I'm just me
I guess this party's more than your new Barbie bargained for
She's got you by the sleeve slowly easing towards the door
She's probably right, you should be movin' on
Don't know how long we can behave
Better have the valet get your car
(cause you know how women are)
Number 5 just cries a river a minute
7 wants to tie you up and drown you in it
Yeah, 14 just wants to say so long, bygones
32 wants to do things to you that'll make you blush
10 wants to key the El Camino that you love so much
And there ain't nobody that wants to mess with 23
Oh, lucky 4 you tonight I'm just me
Forgiveness is the key
According to my shrink
But it's not up just up to me
(I don't know girls, what d'ya think?)
Number 5 just cries a river a minute
7 wants to tie you up and drown you in it
Yeah, 14 just wants to say so long, bygones
32 wants to do things to you that'll make you blush
10 wants to key the El Camino that you love so much
And there ain't nobody that wants to mess with 23
Oh, lucky 4 you tonight I'm just me
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man, why has no one commented? this is a great song, excellent song to blare in the car when you're upset at a guy. and a very creative idea for a song, too. i love it!
» So where'd you dig up the odacity to ask me «
"audacity". lol.
I lvoe this song! It's so fun! And it's just plain funny.
love this song. i love the second verse the most: I guess this party's more than your new Barbie bargained for She's got you by the sleeve slowly easing towards the door She's probably right, you should be movin' on Don't know how long we can behave Better have the valet get your car (cause you know how women are)
i mean i can just see all his ex's at that party and some bimbo pullling on his sleeve to leave cuz shes scared. i love the part the most.
Don't know how long we can behave Better have the valet get your car (cause you know how women are)
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