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.
Sittin' here thinking, about the times I roamed
Different girls, that I have known
Of all girls, that I have met
You are the one girl that I can't forget, listen
We had our time, now
Good and bad, now
I can't forget a man
I sho' ain't gonna forget him, now
Remember Side Stream
Where we used to meet
Making love, nobody but you and me
Champagne and wine
That's what you gonna get
Champagne and wine
What it's gonna be
Just as long girl you see about me
I'm gonna be, knocking on your door
I want the same love, that I had before, listen
I'm a man now
Full grown man
You got me eating from the tip of your hand
I don't mind eatin', long as you feed me
Good love and good ole sympathy
Champagne and wine
That's what it's gonna be
Everyday, is gonna just be like Sunday
Every night your gonna have stars in the sky
Ou giving you
Champagne and wine
I'm gonna give it to you
Ou, ou weeh
Ou, na na na na na na na na na na
Ou weeh baby
Giving you champagne and wine
I want you to love me, baby
I really do need you, honey
Really do want you baby
Different girls, that I have known
Of all girls, that I have met
You are the one girl that I can't forget, listen
We had our time, now
Good and bad, now
I can't forget a man
I sho' ain't gonna forget him, now
Remember Side Stream
Where we used to meet
Making love, nobody but you and me
Champagne and wine
That's what you gonna get
Champagne and wine
What it's gonna be
Just as long girl you see about me
I'm gonna be, knocking on your door
I want the same love, that I had before, listen
I'm a man now
Full grown man
You got me eating from the tip of your hand
I don't mind eatin', long as you feed me
Good love and good ole sympathy
Champagne and wine
That's what it's gonna be
Everyday, is gonna just be like Sunday
Every night your gonna have stars in the sky
Ou giving you
Champagne and wine
I'm gonna give it to you
Ou, ou weeh
Ou, na na na na na na na na na na
Ou weeh baby
Giving you champagne and wine
I want you to love me, baby
I really do need you, honey
Really do want you baby
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Champagne and Wine Lyrics as written by Otis Redding Alan Walden
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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