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.
Oh, I love you! I wish you got the flu
So I could take care of you
Like you take care of me
I'm such a Florence, a real Florence Nightingale
I'll fluff your pillows, I'll buy you a Spiderman comic and read you
'til you fall asleep
Sleep on my shoulder! I won't wake you even if
My back turns crooked and I have to walk with a limp for a week
I'll make you soup and none of that kind that you get in a jar cause I
Know you don't like those
Oh, I love you! I wish you got the flu
You're the cutest thing I've ever seen ñ like a teddy bear on heroin
Come, I'll tuck you in tight and I'll sing for you all night
All night
You can hold the remote, I won't try to steal it
And the best cushion is yours and you can have your feet on me,
Even though I'm scared of feet and even though I had a hard day at work
Oh, I love you! I wish you got the flu
You can lay your weight on me and I'll be your backbone
Lay your weight on me
You won't have to worry
So I could take care of you
Like you take care of me
I'm such a Florence, a real Florence Nightingale
I'll fluff your pillows, I'll buy you a Spiderman comic and read you
'til you fall asleep
Sleep on my shoulder! I won't wake you even if
My back turns crooked and I have to walk with a limp for a week
I'll make you soup and none of that kind that you get in a jar cause I
Know you don't like those
Oh, I love you! I wish you got the flu
You're the cutest thing I've ever seen ñ like a teddy bear on heroin
Come, I'll tuck you in tight and I'll sing for you all night
All night
You can hold the remote, I won't try to steal it
And the best cushion is yours and you can have your feet on me,
Even though I'm scared of feet and even though I had a hard day at work
Oh, I love you! I wish you got the flu
You can lay your weight on me and I'll be your backbone
Lay your weight on me
You won't have to worry
Lyrics submitted by delial, edited by yummymeats
Get Sick Soon Lyrics as written by Annika Norlin
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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