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 got the talk when I was younger and I understood
As I recall they hadn't mentioned this at all.
My heart was racing like a sprinter
That tripped and fell
In love with a girl just for tonight and that's all
I've got big, big plans
And they've got to mean something more than just once
I just don't know what I want
I'm gonna tear your ass up like we just got married and you're all mine now
Tonight is the night we've been waiting for all our lives
Or maybe for just tonight
I got the call when I was older and I understood
If it happens then it happens and that's all
My arm's the hose and you're the fire out of control
And I've got to put you out before there's nothing left at all
I've got big, big plans
And they've got to mean something more than just once
I just don't know what I want
I'm gonna tear your ass up like we just got married and you're all mine now
Tonight is the night we've been waiting for all our lives
Or maybe for just mine
So get your ass up 'cause you're in no hurry like I am now
I'm getting older and older all of the time
Or maybe for just tonight
...And the next part is the hardest
To admit and explain but I've got to get it right
She said "I'll chew you up and spit you out like all them
I'm gonna put you right back in my mouth you're gonna stay like that for now
I will always love you.."
I said I tore your ass up like we just got married and your all mine now
Tonight is the night we've waiting for all our lives...
As I recall they hadn't mentioned this at all.
My heart was racing like a sprinter
That tripped and fell
In love with a girl just for tonight and that's all
I've got big, big plans
And they've got to mean something more than just once
I just don't know what I want
I'm gonna tear your ass up like we just got married and you're all mine now
Tonight is the night we've been waiting for all our lives
Or maybe for just tonight
I got the call when I was older and I understood
If it happens then it happens and that's all
My arm's the hose and you're the fire out of control
And I've got to put you out before there's nothing left at all
I've got big, big plans
And they've got to mean something more than just once
I just don't know what I want
I'm gonna tear your ass up like we just got married and you're all mine now
Tonight is the night we've been waiting for all our lives
Or maybe for just mine
So get your ass up 'cause you're in no hurry like I am now
I'm getting older and older all of the time
Or maybe for just tonight
...And the next part is the hardest
To admit and explain but I've got to get it right
She said "I'll chew you up and spit you out like all them
I'm gonna put you right back in my mouth you're gonna stay like that for now
I will always love you.."
I said I tore your ass up like we just got married and your all mine now
Tonight is the night we've waiting for all our lives...
Lyrics submitted by billyclonescu
Bedroom Talk Lyrics as written by Matthew Watts Kenneth Vasoli
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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this was on there official site written by kenny:
"There you have them. So far people have been seriously misunderstanding the meaning. Firstly, this song is absolutely NOT about rape, and if you think it is than you are an imbecile and I am impressed that you can read. The largest misconception is that the song is about a loveless one-night stand. Anyone who really knows me will tell you that I have never had a one-night stand in my life and had remained a virgin for 19 of my years. The song was actually written before I have ever had sex, it was inspired by the idea of knowing I would lose my virginity to a girl who would love me for longer than that night. With a topic like that, I did not want to sugarcoat the lyrics with any kind of sappy nnnonsense. I wanted a lyric that would embody both the physical and passionate sides of love while remaining honest. The first line of the chorus is merely slang and is not meant to be taken literally. I apologize to anyone who found the lyric offensive, but I refuse to apologize for writing it. I realize that we do have a number of younger fans, but the fact is that I am not 15 anymore, I am 20 and am not going to write nursery rhymes.
I hope that this message is received well by all who read it. I appreciate everyone who listens to our music and would hate to lose any fans over a misunderstanding. Thank you for taking the time to hear me out and for listening to the starting line. "
startinglinerock.com/about/diary.asp
Well there you have it...
he has said it in MORE than one interview that has been POSTED on THIS page that this song is NOT about a one night stand!
I can't believe he said "I'm gonna tear your ass up like we just got married." It's so unlike him. I can see why he's taking the risk. This is ground this type of music doesn't cover. TSL is crazy good.
"I'm gonna tear your ass up like we just got married"
thats so romantic...
haha, this is another awesome song from an awesome band
I agree! everyone's saying how cheesy it is but i think thats the sweettist line xD if ne one were 2 say that 2 me id prolly pounce ^.^ lol
well captain obviousl i guess that makes me captain spellcheck.
post what YOU think this song's about,tho it would probably all be similar..but hey, someone might find a meaning about going to outerspace or somehting.
the point is, post somehtign substantial...dont post how u think the song sucks, or compareing them to another band. thats just stupid and a waste of people's reading time.
and for the people who go "i used to like tsl, but now that ive heard this song i dont..they shouldnt write things like this" i have a question for you..
are YOU the band leader? heck are u even part of the band? tsl is being true to themselves because thats how they feel, and no one can do anything about. they wanna write that song, its their choice. and i think its a risk-no wrong word-change what their doing, and i think its brave of them. they know some fans would be dissapointed, but hell i love them before and now. theyr putting themselves first. thats a good thing, cause theirr doing what they love for themselves, not for anyone else, and thats what makes them NOT sellouts..they know people wont like some of the songs, but they like it and yeah they do what they want to.
i love this song. tho its perverted on the shallow point of view, if you were smart enought you'd see how heartfelt this song is.
yes, i posted this song a few days ago on here. I heard it for the first time about a week ago and its great. the lyrics arent your typical starting line lyrics but a change of pace is always nice. Cant wait for the new cd to come out.
I think this song is about a couple who are ready to have sex after going out for so long. Or it's just some guy just wanting to get laid.
I agree 2ways.. Though, it is pretty obvious what he's talking about, heh.
"I'm gonna tear your ass up like we just got married"
seriously one of the best lines by TSL...its a lyric that should be from a TBS song but its from TSL??? makes the song great
Kenny Vasoli is not gay. On tour he usually dedicates a few songs to "a exgirlfriend he wishes would die of cancer."