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.
It was in the lobby, when I set my sights on you
Should have kissed you in the elevator
But I was too scared to
It was in the morning, when I made up my mind
I want you staple gunned
Right to my side all of the time
Whoa
[Chorus]
Do I have to spell it out for you
Or scream it in your face
Oh, the chemistry between us
Could destroy this place
Do I have to spell it out for you
Or whisper in your ear
Oh, just stop right there
I think that we've got something here
We all alone when I finally made a pass at you
It didn't work, and no it never does
But you know how I do
We were all alone when I made up my mind
I want you staple gunned
Right to my side all of the time
Whoa
Should have kissed you in the elevator
But I was too scared to
It was in the morning, when I made up my mind
I want you staple gunned
Right to my side all of the time
Whoa
[Chorus]
Do I have to spell it out for you
Or scream it in your face
Oh, the chemistry between us
Could destroy this place
Do I have to spell it out for you
Or whisper in your ear
Oh, just stop right there
I think that we've got something here
We all alone when I finally made a pass at you
It didn't work, and no it never does
But you know how I do
We were all alone when I made up my mind
I want you staple gunned
Right to my side all of the time
Whoa
Lyrics submitted by BrandNew1208
Staplegunned Lyrics as written by Joseph Dean Beck Daniel Ludeman
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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