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.
Hey oh
Who is this?
No one but me, my dear
Please, come say, "How Do"
The things I'll give to you
A stroke as gentle as a feather
Hey oh
I am here
Am I not young and fair?
The things I'll show to you
Would you have a wondrous site
The midday sun at midnight?
Fair maid, white and red
Comb you smooth and stroke your hair
Ha ah, ha ah, ha ah
Ha ah, ha ah, ha ah
Ha ah, ha ah, ha ah
Ha ah, ha ah, ha ah
Ha ah, ha ah
Who is this?
No one but me, my dear
Please, come say, "How Do"
The things I'll give to you
A stroke as gentle as a feather
Hey oh
I am here
Am I not young and fair?
The things I'll show to you
Would you have a wondrous site
The midday sun at midnight?
Fair maid, white and red
Comb you smooth and stroke your hair
Ha ah, ha ah, ha ah
Ha ah, ha ah, ha ah
Ha ah, ha ah, ha ah
Ha ah, ha ah, ha ah
Ha ah, ha ah
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