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.
Mister
Your eyes are full of hesitation
Sure makes me wonder
If you know what you're looking for
Baby
I wanna keep my reputation
I'm a sensation
You try me once, you'll beg for more
Oh, yes sir, I can boogie
But a I need a certain song
I can boogie, boogie-boogie
All night long
Yes sir, I can boogie
If you stay, you can't go wrong
I can boogie, boogie-boogie
All night long
No sir
I don't feel very much like talking
No, neither walking
You wanna know if I can dance
Yes sir
Already told you in the first verse
And in the chorus
But I will give you one more chance
Oh, yes sir, I can boogie
But a need a certain song
I can boogie, boogie-boogie
All night long
Yes sir, I can boogie
If you stay, you can't go wrong
I can boogie, boogie-boogie
All night long
Yes sir, I can boogie
If you stay, you can't go wrong
I can boogie, boogie-boogie
All night long
Yes sir, I can boogie
But a need a certain song
I can boogie, boogie-boogie
All night long
Yes sir, I can boogie (I can boogie)
If you stay, you can't go wrong
I can boogie, (I can boogie) boogie-boogie
All night long
Yes sir, I can boogie (I can boogie)
If you stay, you can't go wrong
I can boogie, (I can boogie) boogie-boogie
All night long (all night long)
Yes sir, I can boogie
If you stay, you can't go wrong
I can boogie, boogie-boogie
All night long
Your eyes are full of hesitation
Sure makes me wonder
If you know what you're looking for
Baby
I wanna keep my reputation
I'm a sensation
You try me once, you'll beg for more
Oh, yes sir, I can boogie
But a I need a certain song
I can boogie, boogie-boogie
All night long
Yes sir, I can boogie
If you stay, you can't go wrong
I can boogie, boogie-boogie
All night long
No sir
I don't feel very much like talking
No, neither walking
You wanna know if I can dance
Yes sir
Already told you in the first verse
And in the chorus
But I will give you one more chance
Oh, yes sir, I can boogie
But a need a certain song
I can boogie, boogie-boogie
All night long
Yes sir, I can boogie
If you stay, you can't go wrong
I can boogie, boogie-boogie
All night long
Yes sir, I can boogie
If you stay, you can't go wrong
I can boogie, boogie-boogie
All night long
Yes sir, I can boogie
But a need a certain song
I can boogie, boogie-boogie
All night long
Yes sir, I can boogie (I can boogie)
If you stay, you can't go wrong
I can boogie, (I can boogie) boogie-boogie
All night long
Yes sir, I can boogie (I can boogie)
If you stay, you can't go wrong
I can boogie, (I can boogie) boogie-boogie
All night long (all night long)
Yes sir, I can boogie
If you stay, you can't go wrong
I can boogie, boogie-boogie
All night long
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I believe that it's about fucking to "boogie' meant to fuck in the 70's
@TheDirge <br /> it's a tribute to and about the disco crowd's need to dance all night
Play on words ...the PG version is yes I'll accept this dance.. but they need to play the certain song I like, and then I can "Boogie all night long" nudge nudge wink wink... Obviously ... just like a lot of Spanish lyrics (Spain being where they're from) words often have a double meaning. That double meaning is obviously that I will screw all night long as long as there is the right song to "boogie" too ... I'm not interested in talking or walking ... I just want to pound all night long...
@mambomachine <br /> thanks, Mr Obvious
This song was a release to make fun of the West's obsession with the seamier side of life - a great laugh on the West that completely succeeded
Ah, come on people. This song might might be shallow as hell but at least it's catchy.
I think it's about a lap-dancer.
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@Psychoteen <br /> is that a quote from Naomi Wolf ...