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 know you got the hummer for the summer baby
But I got your number baby
I got your number baby
I was trying to protect you from yourself
'Cause I respect you
And I feel like you just might
Be some one who I could get into
But I never seem to catch your eye
And it's been buggin' me why I even try
Still you're someone I'd like to get to know
Is there room for me in your one-man show
[Chorus:]
A car this fine don't pass your way everyday
Don't cha want to ride baby
Don't cha want to ride baby
A car this fine don't pass your way everyday
Don't cha want to ride baby
Don't cha want to ride baby
Time is slipping by, by, by
Slipping by
I was trying to connect with you
But you acted scared when I'm checkin you
And all my girls say you're hard to please
But I think that I got just what you need
Get your face out of the mirror
Then maybe you could consider
This girl who's knockin' right at your door
Make room for me in your one-man show
[Chorus]
I know you got the hummer for the summer baby
But I got your number baby
I got your number baby
I know where you live
I know all 'bout your crib
But do you know that they can't give you what I give
[Chorus]
But I got your number baby
I got your number baby
I was trying to protect you from yourself
'Cause I respect you
And I feel like you just might
Be some one who I could get into
But I never seem to catch your eye
And it's been buggin' me why I even try
Still you're someone I'd like to get to know
Is there room for me in your one-man show
[Chorus:]
A car this fine don't pass your way everyday
Don't cha want to ride baby
Don't cha want to ride baby
A car this fine don't pass your way everyday
Don't cha want to ride baby
Don't cha want to ride baby
Time is slipping by, by, by
Slipping by
I was trying to connect with you
But you acted scared when I'm checkin you
And all my girls say you're hard to please
But I think that I got just what you need
Get your face out of the mirror
Then maybe you could consider
This girl who's knockin' right at your door
Make room for me in your one-man show
[Chorus]
I know you got the hummer for the summer baby
But I got your number baby
I got your number baby
I know where you live
I know all 'bout your crib
But do you know that they can't give you what I give
[Chorus]
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This track just makes me wanna shake my ass! joss stone is cool man...
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