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.
Put your glasses on, baby
I've been cutting coupons lately
And I might say that you are looking so fine girl
We'll stay out until the crack of nine little girl
At the cakewalk, just like Matlock
Shake it all night
Rock it like you're eighteen
Make it alright
Busting back on the scene
Vendetta!
Put your dentures in, sweet-talker
I just painted flames on my walker
I'll pick you up at 6 AM
We'll show off to our jealous friends
You'll wear lipstick, I'll wear Depends
At last we shall have our revenge
We'll stage dive from as high as we can climb
I hope that I don't bust my hip, this time
I'll buy you anything less than a dime
At the rock show, like Barry Manilow
All hell can't stop us now
We shall have our revenge
I've been cutting coupons lately
And I might say that you are looking so fine girl
We'll stay out until the crack of nine little girl
At the cakewalk, just like Matlock
Shake it all night
Rock it like you're eighteen
Make it alright
Busting back on the scene
Vendetta!
Put your dentures in, sweet-talker
I just painted flames on my walker
I'll pick you up at 6 AM
We'll show off to our jealous friends
You'll wear lipstick, I'll wear Depends
At last we shall have our revenge
We'll stage dive from as high as we can climb
I hope that I don't bust my hip, this time
I'll buy you anything less than a dime
At the rock show, like Barry Manilow
All hell can't stop us now
We shall have our revenge
Lyrics submitted by musicandnintendo
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