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.
Sure hate to see you looking so sad
Delicate man it needn't be that bad
You sit with me and I will listen
You'll feel much better when you open
You said all you wanted was a good time
Like a big hill you have to climb
And you got to be willing
You stand tall and you be strong
You have ruthless compassion
For yourself and for everyone
Yeah it's hard but it can be done
I know you've every right to feel grief
You've not had anything that you need
But you put your head on my shoulder
Till I whisper you something
Till I whisper you something
It don't take much to have a good time
A lot of lovemaking and a little wind
And you got to be willing
You stand tall and you stand strong
You try ruthless compassion
For yourself and for everyone
Yeah it's hard but it can be done
But you put your head on my shoulder
'Til I whisper you something
'Til I whisper you something
It's a long walk towards a good time
It's a big hill you have to climb
And you got to be willing
It don't take much to have a good time
A lot of lovemaking and a little wind
And you got to be willing
If you've never seen a good time [Repeat: x3]
How would you recognize one
How would you recognize one, how would you
How would you even find one
How would you, if you've never seen a good time
If you've never seen a good time
If you've never seen a good time
How would you recognize one
Delicate man it needn't be that bad
You sit with me and I will listen
You'll feel much better when you open
You said all you wanted was a good time
Like a big hill you have to climb
And you got to be willing
You stand tall and you be strong
You have ruthless compassion
For yourself and for everyone
Yeah it's hard but it can be done
I know you've every right to feel grief
You've not had anything that you need
But you put your head on my shoulder
Till I whisper you something
Till I whisper you something
It don't take much to have a good time
A lot of lovemaking and a little wind
And you got to be willing
You stand tall and you stand strong
You try ruthless compassion
For yourself and for everyone
Yeah it's hard but it can be done
But you put your head on my shoulder
'Til I whisper you something
'Til I whisper you something
It's a long walk towards a good time
It's a big hill you have to climb
And you got to be willing
It don't take much to have a good time
A lot of lovemaking and a little wind
And you got to be willing
If you've never seen a good time [Repeat: x3]
How would you recognize one
How would you recognize one, how would you
How would you even find one
How would you, if you've never seen a good time
If you've never seen a good time
If you've never seen a good time
How would you recognize one
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'Til I Whisper U Something Lyrics as written by Dave Stewart Sinead O'connor
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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