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.
Tried to ride the rainbow
Tried to run free
Tried to tame the unicorn
Tried to believe
But chicks, chicks just get in the way
Chicks just get in the way
I'm not afraid
But chicks just get in the way
I really wanna know you
Your eyes are like my dad's
We'll keep this just between us
[?] from end to end
But chicks, chicks just get in the way
Chicks just get in the way
I'm not gay
But chicks just get in the way
You could shave my moustache
I could shave your ass
You could get to know me
And touch a little class
But chicks, chicks just get in the way
Chicks just get in the way
My love's enflamed
But chicks just get in the way
I'm not ashamed
But chicks, you just get in the way
Tried to run free
Tried to tame the unicorn
Tried to believe
But chicks, chicks just get in the way
Chicks just get in the way
I'm not afraid
But chicks just get in the way
I really wanna know you
Your eyes are like my dad's
We'll keep this just between us
[?] from end to end
But chicks, chicks just get in the way
Chicks just get in the way
I'm not gay
But chicks just get in the way
You could shave my moustache
I could shave your ass
You could get to know me
And touch a little class
But chicks, chicks just get in the way
Chicks just get in the way
My love's enflamed
But chicks just get in the way
I'm not ashamed
But chicks, you just get in the way
Lyrics submitted by WriGGaLo
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btw lil shell, he wants you to shave his moustache and he'll shave YOUR ass. most guys have a hairy ass, that's how I see the song. One big "I"M GAY/BI" banner.