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.
Keep your girlfriend away from me
Just advice I'm givin you for free
Want to have everything I see
So keep your girlfriend
Keep your girlfriend
Keep your girlfriend away from me
Got no sense of comradery
I've got a couple hits of ecstasy
So keep your girlfriend away from me
I will
Here we go, yeah I know how to get it
I will
Got no code and I want to push the limits
I will
Get so low and I want to wallow in it
I will
So keep your girlfriend
Keep your girlfriend
Keep your girlfriend away from me
Keep your girlfriend away from me
Don't talk to me about honesty
Don't talk to me about loyalty
Don't talk to me about a goddamn thing
Just keep your girlfriend away from me
I will
Here we go, yeah I know how to get it
I will
Got no code and I want to push the limits
I will
Get so low and I want to wallow in it
I will
So keep your girlfriend
Keep your girlfriend
I will
Now you know, I've exposed my intention
I will
Got no soul, and I love my infection
I will
Want to know how it feels when she gives in
I will [Repeat x4]
Keep your girlfriend away from me
Keep your girlfriend away from me
Yeah, we're comin' to the time when we reach the bitter end
Everything is ripped and broken
Everything is cracked and bent
You won't ever know my mind
You won't ever comprehend
This is nothing to do with your girlfriend
I will [Repeat x16]
Keep your girlfriend away from me [Repeat x3]
Keep your girlfriend [Repeat x5]
I will [Repeat x4]
Keep your girlfriend away from me
Just advice I'm givin you for free
Want to have everything I see
So keep your girlfriend
Keep your girlfriend
Keep your girlfriend away from me
Got no sense of comradery
I've got a couple hits of ecstasy
So keep your girlfriend away from me
I will
Here we go, yeah I know how to get it
I will
Got no code and I want to push the limits
I will
Get so low and I want to wallow in it
I will
So keep your girlfriend
Keep your girlfriend
Keep your girlfriend away from me
Keep your girlfriend away from me
Don't talk to me about honesty
Don't talk to me about loyalty
Don't talk to me about a goddamn thing
Just keep your girlfriend away from me
I will
Here we go, yeah I know how to get it
I will
Got no code and I want to push the limits
I will
Get so low and I want to wallow in it
I will
So keep your girlfriend
Keep your girlfriend
I will
Now you know, I've exposed my intention
I will
Got no soul, and I love my infection
I will
Want to know how it feels when she gives in
I will [Repeat x4]
Keep your girlfriend away from me
Keep your girlfriend away from me
Yeah, we're comin' to the time when we reach the bitter end
Everything is ripped and broken
Everything is cracked and bent
You won't ever know my mind
You won't ever comprehend
This is nothing to do with your girlfriend
I will [Repeat x16]
Keep your girlfriend away from me [Repeat x3]
Keep your girlfriend [Repeat x5]
I will [Repeat x4]
Keep your girlfriend away from me
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