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.
I like to slip into something good
I see a young girl in the neighborhood
The way she move, I must confess
I like to run my hands up and down her legs
The way she dress, she look so fine
I'll make her wet, I'll make her mine [Gonna make her mine]
She like it hard, she like it slow [She don't like it slow]
All right honey, come on lets go
Baby, what you want, it's the way she move [Baby, feel what you want]
Feel what you need, come on let's go [Baby, feel what you need]
Cover you in oil
I want to cover you in oil [Let me cover you in oil]
Let me cover you in oil [I want to cover you in oil]
Cover you in oil [Let me cover you in oil]
[Yeah]
Pull on the zip, she give good lip service
It's nothing for the show, I just pay to see her go
She make you hot, you spray your lot
[So] Comin' in honey, we're headin' to the top
The way she push, don't give a dime [she don't give a dime]
Abuse your life, gonna make you satisfied
She's kinda rough, she give it tough
Come on honey and strut your stuff
Baby [feel] what you want, it's the way she move
[Baby,] Feel what you need, come on let's go
Cover you in oil
I want to cover you in oil [Cover you in oil]
Let me cover you in oil [I want to cover you in oil]
Cover you in oil [Let me cover you in oil]
[Let's go
Ooooh yeah
Yeeeeeeeah
Baby what you want
It's the way she move me
Feel what you need
So come on let's go - yeah
Cover you in oil
Cover you in oil
Let me cover you in oil
I want to cover you in oil
I want to cover you in oil
Cover you in oil
Let me cover you in oil
Cover you in oil
Cover you
In oil ]
I see a young girl in the neighborhood
The way she move, I must confess
I like to run my hands up and down her legs
The way she dress, she look so fine
I'll make her wet, I'll make her mine [Gonna make her mine]
She like it hard, she like it slow [She don't like it slow]
All right honey, come on lets go
Baby, what you want, it's the way she move [Baby, feel what you want]
Feel what you need, come on let's go [Baby, feel what you need]
Cover you in oil
I want to cover you in oil [Let me cover you in oil]
Let me cover you in oil [I want to cover you in oil]
Cover you in oil [Let me cover you in oil]
[Yeah]
Pull on the zip, she give good lip service
It's nothing for the show, I just pay to see her go
She make you hot, you spray your lot
[So] Comin' in honey, we're headin' to the top
The way she push, don't give a dime [she don't give a dime]
Abuse your life, gonna make you satisfied
She's kinda rough, she give it tough
Come on honey and strut your stuff
Baby [feel] what you want, it's the way she move
[Baby,] Feel what you need, come on let's go
Cover you in oil
I want to cover you in oil [Cover you in oil]
Let me cover you in oil [I want to cover you in oil]
Cover you in oil [Let me cover you in oil]
[Let's go
Ooooh yeah
Yeeeeeeeah
Baby what you want
It's the way she move me
Feel what you need
So come on let's go - yeah
Cover you in oil
Cover you in oil
Let me cover you in oil
I want to cover you in oil
I want to cover you in oil
Cover you in oil
Let me cover you in oil
Cover you in oil
Cover you
In oil ]
Lyrics submitted by Demau Senae
Cover You in Oil Lyrics as written by Malcolm Mitchell Young Angus Mckinnon Young
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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Cleveland_Steamer 05-04-2005 These are officially the worst lyrics ever written for a song but at the same time the funniest (i believe unintentionally).
That Cleve thinks the lyrics are "unintentionally" funny is the funniest thing I have ever read on this site!!!
About a guy who wants to cover his bitch in oil and screw her I beleve.
@Charlie the man, when he sings "oil", he doesn't mean "oil" that he wants to cover her in, if you know what I mean and I think you do.
@JayCeezy Well, considering I made this post over 10 years ago, I'd hope to hell so. lol
No shit.
These are officially the worst lyrics ever written for a song but at the same time the funniest (i believe unintentionally). The lyrics portray a man you has no regard for womens rights and views them simply as sexual objects. With lyrics such as "Pull on the zip, She give good lip service" and "She like it hard, She like it slow" who could possibly argue about the meaning of this song. And obviously "cover you in oil" is Brian Johnson's way of covering up the fact he's talking about his seimen on this woman. Bad song from a bad album.
Very funny text indeed and this song totally rocks! ;)
These lyrics make me giggle. However, Cleveland Steamer, one day you'd understand some facts from women... otherwise, you'll stay frustrated !! Hahaha