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.
Well the unseen sights look good to you
I notice how you survey the room
Awkward conversation and you're too polite
You know that's always a clue
I'm wasting my time tryin' to tell ya'
That you're making the mistake of your life
Cause you're so sure that you need to go
At any cost, at any price
But, I'll Do It
I'll send you out on your own, with no guarantee
I'll Do It
But when you want to come home and you look for love
Don't look for me!
Tell me, when did everything start to go wrong?
And why was I the last one to know?
You're so good at hidin' your feelings
I'm so good at lettin' mine show
Well I know how great it feels together
But that just isn't enough
Cause I need more than your bedside manner
I need someone to love
So, I'll Do It
I guess there's nothin' to say, its all been said
I'll Do It
Make sure you want it this way, 'cause when it's done this time
I'll be gone
I'll Do It
I'll send you out on your own, with no guarantee
I'll Do It
But when you want to come home and you look for love
Don't look for me!
I'll Do It
I'll Do It
I'll Do It
I'll Do It
I'll Do It
I notice how you survey the room
Awkward conversation and you're too polite
You know that's always a clue
I'm wasting my time tryin' to tell ya'
That you're making the mistake of your life
Cause you're so sure that you need to go
At any cost, at any price
But, I'll Do It
I'll send you out on your own, with no guarantee
I'll Do It
But when you want to come home and you look for love
Don't look for me!
Tell me, when did everything start to go wrong?
And why was I the last one to know?
You're so good at hidin' your feelings
I'm so good at lettin' mine show
Well I know how great it feels together
But that just isn't enough
Cause I need more than your bedside manner
I need someone to love
So, I'll Do It
I guess there's nothin' to say, its all been said
I'll Do It
Make sure you want it this way, 'cause when it's done this time
I'll be gone
I'll Do It
I'll send you out on your own, with no guarantee
I'll Do It
But when you want to come home and you look for love
Don't look for me!
I'll Do It
I'll Do It
I'll Do It
I'll Do It
I'll Do It
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