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 go down to the ocean
I take a walk upon your shores
I dig up a big old hairy clam
and then take out the pearl
Because it's a metaphor
I marinate your flank steak
I'll bread your jumbo shrimp
Take your little brother to the zoo
and I'll marinate your flank steak
Because it's a metaphor for fucking (x2)
I'll be the lounge band on your cruise ship
I'll fuck you with my dick
I'll put my magic wand inside your car
Then I'll marinate your flank steak
Because it's a metaphor for flank steak (x2)
Flank steak is delicious
wish I was eating it right now
and every time that I see one
wanna tittyfuck the flank steak
Because it's a metaphor for fucking flank steak (x2)
Love is such a mystery...
I take a walk upon your shores
I dig up a big old hairy clam
and then take out the pearl
Because it's a metaphor
I marinate your flank steak
I'll bread your jumbo shrimp
Take your little brother to the zoo
and I'll marinate your flank steak
Because it's a metaphor for fucking (x2)
I'll be the lounge band on your cruise ship
I'll fuck you with my dick
I'll put my magic wand inside your car
Then I'll marinate your flank steak
Because it's a metaphor for flank steak (x2)
Flank steak is delicious
wish I was eating it right now
and every time that I see one
wanna tittyfuck the flank steak
Because it's a metaphor for fucking flank steak (x2)
Love is such a mystery...
Lyrics submitted by Relapser
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hahahaha. my only question is, where are the dudes in this?
Who is singing in this?
that's totally Andy singing. bahaha, it sounds just like his jack johnson impersonation on snl for the fake JJ Casuals commercial.
"JJ Casuals - the shoes that look like feet" ::strums::
Jack Johnson even put it on his website. hilarious.