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.
I want you so hard
I want you so good
But can you trust me?
Yes, you know you could
My friends are talkin'
And they're tellin' you
Don't waste your time 'cause the boy's bad news
My friends are talkin'
And they're tellin' you
Just leave him alone 'cause the boy's bad news
I want you so hard
I want you so good
Now take a chance, momma
You know you should
Trust your instincts and let me in
Just be my ride and I'll be my friend
My friends are talkin'
And they're tellin' you
You're wastin' your time, the boy's bad news
My friends are talkin'
And they're tellin' you
Leave him alone, 'cause it's just bad news
I want you so hard
I want you so good
But can you trust me?
Yes, you know you could
Trust your instincts and let me in
Just be my ride and I'll be my friend
My friends are talkin'
And they're tellin' you
Don't waste your time 'cause the boy's bad news
My friends are talkin'
And they're tellin' you
Just leave him alone 'cause the boy's bad news
Bad news
Ooh, the boy's bad news
Ooh, the boy's bad news
Ooh, the boy's bad news
Ooh, the boy's bad news
Ooh, the boy's bad news
Ooh, the boy's bad news
Ooh, the boy's bad news
Ooh, the boy's bad news
Ooh, the boy's bad news
Ooh, the boy's bad news
Ooh, the boy's bad news
Ooh, the boy's bad news
Ooh, the boy's bad news
I want you so good
But can you trust me?
Yes, you know you could
My friends are talkin'
And they're tellin' you
Don't waste your time 'cause the boy's bad news
My friends are talkin'
And they're tellin' you
Just leave him alone 'cause the boy's bad news
I want you so hard
I want you so good
Now take a chance, momma
You know you should
Trust your instincts and let me in
Just be my ride and I'll be my friend
My friends are talkin'
And they're tellin' you
You're wastin' your time, the boy's bad news
My friends are talkin'
And they're tellin' you
Leave him alone, 'cause it's just bad news
I want you so hard
I want you so good
But can you trust me?
Yes, you know you could
Trust your instincts and let me in
Just be my ride and I'll be my friend
My friends are talkin'
And they're tellin' you
Don't waste your time 'cause the boy's bad news
My friends are talkin'
And they're tellin' you
Just leave him alone 'cause the boy's bad news
Bad news
Ooh, the boy's bad news
Ooh, the boy's bad news
Ooh, the boy's bad news
Ooh, the boy's bad news
Ooh, the boy's bad news
Ooh, the boy's bad news
Ooh, the boy's bad news
Ooh, the boy's bad news
Ooh, the boy's bad news
Ooh, the boy's bad news
Ooh, the boy's bad news
Ooh, the boy's bad news
Ooh, the boy's bad news
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