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.
Switch, switch, switch, switch
I ain't one to be questioned
About who and where I've been
I ain't one to be questioned
About what time I came in
Trying to squeeze, baby please
Hit the road and don't come back
'Cause I can't trust a relationship
With no trust and that's a fact
Switch
Don't take no mess from nobody
Switch
If they act up just leave 'em alone
Switch
Don't take no mess from nobody
Switch
When ya done wit 'em you can send 'em home
I won't answer to no one
Until I feel I'm ready to
I'm gonna have my fun
Doin' the things I like to do
See I need space get off my case
Stop breathin' down my back
'Cause we ain't gotta relationship
If that's how you have to act
Commitment true devotion
Right now is not the way
For you to come at me
When I need it
I'm sure you'll be the first to know
But for now, in my plans, no demands
I'm gonna have to make a
Switch
Throw his behind in a ditch
While my definition states as it relates
To us mates, one eliminates
Solely contemplates n' de associates
Like my new drink was V-8's
Just as quick as I get in it
I'll drop 'em in a minute
Like the dollaz
In my pocket, Speedy Gonzalez
Couldn't stop the way I spin it
I'm known for breakin' every speed limit
This switch could be infinite
I said L to da E to da F to the T to da E to the Y
Because I'm so fly
Bring it back to the E, so come and see me
At the hotel, motel, Holiday Inn
I said if you man starts actin' up
Switch and take his friend
Erase, replace, embrace, new face come on
Erase, replace, embrace, new face
Switch
Don't take no mess from nobody
Switch
If they act up just leave 'em alone
Switch
Don't take no mess from nobody
Switch
When ya done wit 'em you can send 'em home
Switch
Don't take no mess from nobody
Switch
I ain't one to be questioned
About who and where I've been
I ain't one to be questioned
About what time I came in
Trying to squeeze, baby please
Hit the road and don't come back
'Cause I can't trust a relationship
With no trust and that's a fact
Switch
Don't take no mess from nobody
Switch
If they act up just leave 'em alone
Switch
Don't take no mess from nobody
Switch
When ya done wit 'em you can send 'em home
I won't answer to no one
Until I feel I'm ready to
I'm gonna have my fun
Doin' the things I like to do
See I need space get off my case
Stop breathin' down my back
'Cause we ain't gotta relationship
If that's how you have to act
Commitment true devotion
Right now is not the way
For you to come at me
When I need it
I'm sure you'll be the first to know
But for now, in my plans, no demands
I'm gonna have to make a
Switch
Throw his behind in a ditch
While my definition states as it relates
To us mates, one eliminates
Solely contemplates n' de associates
Like my new drink was V-8's
Just as quick as I get in it
I'll drop 'em in a minute
Like the dollaz
In my pocket, Speedy Gonzalez
Couldn't stop the way I spin it
I'm known for breakin' every speed limit
This switch could be infinite
I said L to da E to da F to the T to da E to the Y
Because I'm so fly
Bring it back to the E, so come and see me
At the hotel, motel, Holiday Inn
I said if you man starts actin' up
Switch and take his friend
Erase, replace, embrace, new face come on
Erase, replace, embrace, new face
Switch
Don't take no mess from nobody
Switch
If they act up just leave 'em alone
Switch
Don't take no mess from nobody
Switch
When ya done wit 'em you can send 'em home
Switch
Don't take no mess from nobody
Switch
Lyrics submitted by spliphstar
Switch Lyrics as written by Carrol Washington Joseph Broussard
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, CARALJO MUSIC INC., Peermusic Publishing
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