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.
Who's that girl with her pants on fire?
You can feel the heat when you're standing by her
You look so good with your dress real tight
Does your mother know you're out tonight?
You're just sixteen you're on the loose
Your innocence is no excuse
Your mother thinks you're sweetness
You're Daddy's little girl
You may have been made in Heaven
But you ain't no angel
You ain't no angel
You're coming on strong, you're coming on heavy
want to mess with the boys in the back of the Chevy?
Let's take a ride, be my back seat lover
You taste so good, you're just like sugar
Now hold on baby, make it last
Does your Daddy know you're learning fast?
Your mother thinks you're sweetness
You're Daddy's little girl
Were you made in Heaven?
''cause you ain't no angel
You ain't no angel
You ain't no angel
You ain't no angel
Hi boys
What are ya doin' ?
Going for a ride ?
Can I come ?
No, my mother won't mind
I ain't no angel
You ain't no angel
(Repeat to end)
You can feel the heat when you're standing by her
You look so good with your dress real tight
Does your mother know you're out tonight?
You're just sixteen you're on the loose
Your innocence is no excuse
Your mother thinks you're sweetness
You're Daddy's little girl
You may have been made in Heaven
But you ain't no angel
You ain't no angel
You're coming on strong, you're coming on heavy
want to mess with the boys in the back of the Chevy?
Let's take a ride, be my back seat lover
You taste so good, you're just like sugar
Now hold on baby, make it last
Does your Daddy know you're learning fast?
Your mother thinks you're sweetness
You're Daddy's little girl
Were you made in Heaven?
''cause you ain't no angel
You ain't no angel
You ain't no angel
You ain't no angel
Hi boys
What are ya doin' ?
Going for a ride ?
Can I come ?
No, my mother won't mind
I ain't no angel
You ain't no angel
(Repeat to end)
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