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.
[Female & Male speaking in the background]
Ooo ooh ooh, oh baby
Hey lady, I know I should be the last one
Who's telling you how to run your life
But I'm feeling like my conscience won't let it go
Gotta make a down payment on my karma
'cause I know caused so much drama
I want to make up for all the break-ups
And the dreams of love I stole
([Male spoken:] Girl, I'm not trying to do that to you)
So listen, baby ...
Be a heartbreaker everytime
'Til you find the one who does you right
Who'll be loving you, he'll treat you true
Not saying I hit it now we are through
Be a heartbreaker
Don't compromise
If he ain't about yours, you're wasting time
'cause a guy like him want a girl like you
So he can say I hit it
Now we are through
He's a player, can't you see
He keeps two or three girls on his team
It's his resume, his routine
So, babygirl, listen to me
Girl, you should be thinking 'bout his ways
'cause it's too late for him to change
Now when other guys come spinning game
Want you to know you're being played
([Male spoken:] Girl, I'm not trying to do that to you)
So listen, baby ...
Be a heartbreaker everytime
'Til you find the one who does you right ([Male spoken:] Uh huh)
Who'll be loving you, he'll treat you true
Not saying I hit it now we are through
Be a heartbreaker
Don't compromise (don't compromise)
If he ain't about yours, you're wasting time
'cause a guy like him want a girl like you
So he can say I hit it
Now we are through
I 'nt saying that you ain't up on game
I'm coming straight, I'm trying to make it plain
His nature is to do the things he'll do
He'll break your heart in two, yeah
He ain't cool for you
([Male spoken:] Girl, I'm not trying to do that to you)
Ooh ooh ooh ooh, ay
Ooh ooh ooh ooh, ay
Ooh ooh ooh ooh, ay
Ooh ooh ooh ooh, ay
Ooh ooh ooh ooh, ay (I don't want to hurt you)
Ooh ooh ooh ooh, ay
Ooh ooh ooh ooh, ay
Ooh ooh ooh ooh, ay
(Be a heartbreaker)
Be a heartbreaker everytime
'Til you find the one (Find the one) who does you right
Who'll be loving you, he'll treat you true
Not saying I hit it now we are through
Be a heartbreaker
Don't compromise (don't compromise)
If he ain't about yours, you're wasting time
'cause a guy like him want a girl like you
So he can say I hit it
Now we are through
(Oooh) Be a heartbreaker everytime
'Til you find the one who does you right (Find the one)
Who'll be loving you, he'll treat you true
Not saying I hit it now we are through
Ooh ooh ooh ooh, ay
Not saying I hit it now we are through
Ooh ooh ooh ooh, ay
[Fade out ...]
Ooo ooh ooh, oh baby
Hey lady, I know I should be the last one
Who's telling you how to run your life
But I'm feeling like my conscience won't let it go
Gotta make a down payment on my karma
'cause I know caused so much drama
I want to make up for all the break-ups
And the dreams of love I stole
([Male spoken:] Girl, I'm not trying to do that to you)
So listen, baby ...
Be a heartbreaker everytime
'Til you find the one who does you right
Who'll be loving you, he'll treat you true
Not saying I hit it now we are through
Be a heartbreaker
Don't compromise
If he ain't about yours, you're wasting time
'cause a guy like him want a girl like you
So he can say I hit it
Now we are through
He's a player, can't you see
He keeps two or three girls on his team
It's his resume, his routine
So, babygirl, listen to me
Girl, you should be thinking 'bout his ways
'cause it's too late for him to change
Now when other guys come spinning game
Want you to know you're being played
([Male spoken:] Girl, I'm not trying to do that to you)
So listen, baby ...
Be a heartbreaker everytime
'Til you find the one who does you right ([Male spoken:] Uh huh)
Who'll be loving you, he'll treat you true
Not saying I hit it now we are through
Be a heartbreaker
Don't compromise (don't compromise)
If he ain't about yours, you're wasting time
'cause a guy like him want a girl like you
So he can say I hit it
Now we are through
I 'nt saying that you ain't up on game
I'm coming straight, I'm trying to make it plain
His nature is to do the things he'll do
He'll break your heart in two, yeah
He ain't cool for you
([Male spoken:] Girl, I'm not trying to do that to you)
Ooh ooh ooh ooh, ay
Ooh ooh ooh ooh, ay
Ooh ooh ooh ooh, ay
Ooh ooh ooh ooh, ay
Ooh ooh ooh ooh, ay (I don't want to hurt you)
Ooh ooh ooh ooh, ay
Ooh ooh ooh ooh, ay
Ooh ooh ooh ooh, ay
(Be a heartbreaker)
Be a heartbreaker everytime
'Til you find the one (Find the one) who does you right
Who'll be loving you, he'll treat you true
Not saying I hit it now we are through
Be a heartbreaker
Don't compromise (don't compromise)
If he ain't about yours, you're wasting time
'cause a guy like him want a girl like you
So he can say I hit it
Now we are through
(Oooh) Be a heartbreaker everytime
'Til you find the one who does you right (Find the one)
Who'll be loving you, he'll treat you true
Not saying I hit it now we are through
Ooh ooh ooh ooh, ay
Not saying I hit it now we are through
Ooh ooh ooh ooh, ay
[Fade out ...]
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