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.
jimmy's just a bum
who wants to hold on to the past
he tries to be a tough guy
but dumb kids come in last
he says he'll win her heart
his love life is a mess
he calls his dream girl destiny
and she calls him obsessed
he says he'll take my girl away
but i don't really care
and i don't worry
i know that he wants her
but it's plain to see
that jimmy's dreamgirl
she's in love with me
jimmy calls his dream girl
on the phone real late at night
he says that they were meant to be
and she lets him know she's mine
he offers her his haircut
his nice shoes
a b-ball game
all i've got is my guitar
this band and half a brain
he says he'll take my girl away
but i don't really care
and i don't worry
i know that he wants her
but it's plain to see
that jimmy's dreamgirl
she's in love with me
he says he'll take my girl away
but i don't really care
and i don't worry
i know that he wants her
but it's plain to see
that jimmy's dreamgirl
she's in love with me
who wants to hold on to the past
he tries to be a tough guy
but dumb kids come in last
he says he'll win her heart
his love life is a mess
he calls his dream girl destiny
and she calls him obsessed
he says he'll take my girl away
but i don't really care
and i don't worry
i know that he wants her
but it's plain to see
that jimmy's dreamgirl
she's in love with me
jimmy calls his dream girl
on the phone real late at night
he says that they were meant to be
and she lets him know she's mine
he offers her his haircut
his nice shoes
a b-ball game
all i've got is my guitar
this band and half a brain
he says he'll take my girl away
but i don't really care
and i don't worry
i know that he wants her
but it's plain to see
that jimmy's dreamgirl
she's in love with me
he says he'll take my girl away
but i don't really care
and i don't worry
i know that he wants her
but it's plain to see
that jimmy's dreamgirl
she's in love with me
Lyrics submitted by Alucard
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