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.
It's all about you now, baby
Silly me, however you want it
Strings, strings, or no strings
Ain't no sunshine since you've been gone
Only rain, pain, and cloudy days spent all alone
If I could turn back time, I swear that it would be
The way it was when I was down for you
And you was down for me
1 - Let no temptations
Get a hold of me
Said as long as you take care of home
Everything will be everything
Apology after apology
Girl I guess you stopped feelin' me
No more, I love you, no jealousy
I'm ready to change
Just don't leave me
2 - Strings, strings or no strings
Baby I'll do anything
To get your love back
There could be strings
Or no strings attached
Repeat 2
Ooh baby, you once were committed
But I guessed I changed your mind
I'm willing to admit it
Girl I gave you a hard time
I just don't want you to go
Throw away the good things we shared
I'll leave it to you how fast we move
Girl I know you still care
Repeat 1
Repeat 2
Repeat 2
Tell me how do you want me?
How do you need me?
How do you want me babe?
I'm willing to change, change, oh
I can't stand it here all by myself
Looking at the walls, I need ya baby
Oh baby I'm falling apart
3 - I'm the one who blew this good thing
So tell me what you want me to do
I'm the one who blew this good thing
Will there be strings, strings or no strings
Repeat 3 until fade
Silly me, however you want it
Strings, strings, or no strings
Ain't no sunshine since you've been gone
Only rain, pain, and cloudy days spent all alone
If I could turn back time, I swear that it would be
The way it was when I was down for you
And you was down for me
1 - Let no temptations
Get a hold of me
Said as long as you take care of home
Everything will be everything
Apology after apology
Girl I guess you stopped feelin' me
No more, I love you, no jealousy
I'm ready to change
Just don't leave me
2 - Strings, strings or no strings
Baby I'll do anything
To get your love back
There could be strings
Or no strings attached
Repeat 2
Ooh baby, you once were committed
But I guessed I changed your mind
I'm willing to admit it
Girl I gave you a hard time
I just don't want you to go
Throw away the good things we shared
I'll leave it to you how fast we move
Girl I know you still care
Repeat 1
Repeat 2
Repeat 2
Tell me how do you want me?
How do you need me?
How do you want me babe?
I'm willing to change, change, oh
I can't stand it here all by myself
Looking at the walls, I need ya baby
Oh baby I'm falling apart
3 - I'm the one who blew this good thing
So tell me what you want me to do
I'm the one who blew this good thing
Will there be strings, strings or no strings
Repeat 3 until fade
Lyrics submitted by KungFuChica
Strings, Strings Lyrics as written by Gerald Levert Tony Nicholas
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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