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.
said you're gonna get drunk tonite
i cannot tell you that much girl
you're gonna go out with the boys tonight
well, i already know
and you said that you're not better
for the (dreadful?) any other guys
just because they play football and they
drink and drive, well i hope you crash and die
stupid silly silly jocks
why can't you realize?
that girls are not just objects
but stick figures in your eyes
if i see you before tonight
just give me a call
and i'll find another band-aid just
a band-aid for my soul
said you're gonna get better
i cannot tell you that much girl
you're gonna quit all your bad ways,
well, you already know
and you said that maybe someone
will like me oh just for my mind
not because of my body or my
money or anything at all
i cannot tell you that much girl
you're gonna go out with the boys tonight
well, i already know
and you said that you're not better
for the (dreadful?) any other guys
just because they play football and they
drink and drive, well i hope you crash and die
stupid silly silly jocks
why can't you realize?
that girls are not just objects
but stick figures in your eyes
if i see you before tonight
just give me a call
and i'll find another band-aid just
a band-aid for my soul
said you're gonna get better
i cannot tell you that much girl
you're gonna quit all your bad ways,
well, you already know
and you said that maybe someone
will like me oh just for my mind
not because of my body or my
money or anything at all
Lyrics submitted by oofus
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Do you have a band-aid? Because i think i scaped my knee when i fell for you...=) haha sry i couldnt resist...i love rx bandits...theyre very cool...and i totally agree w/ everthing you guys said. this song is really good I LOVE IT!!! =)