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.
You don't know how much I adore
this damp rag soaked in chloroform
It makes me so hard to ignore
'cause I could never keep your attention
I'm not one to make threats
I've been reduced to promises
I lie to myself 'cause I do it best
I'm not honest with my intentions
So if the blindfold starts to slip and
the rope starts to rip and
I slowly start to give in
Girl, you know I'm sorry
But tonight I'll wait until
I know you're fast asleep
to poison you with memories
of you and me
I pray you die slowly
so I could be the last thing you see
You'll see
Girl, you're busy and that's fine
but there's one thing I gotta get off my mind
I won't take too much of your time
I promise this won't last long, no
I used to be your biggest fan you
used to say I was your man
Now if I can't have you no one can
I'll be the last boy you hang up on
So if the blindfold starts to slip and
the rope starts to rip and
I slowly start to give in
Girl, you know I'm sorry
But tonight I'll wait until
I know you're fast asleep
to poison you with memories
of you and me
I pray you die slowly
so I could be the last thing you see
Oh you'll see
Ha
She's losing consciousness
I'm gaining confidence
It's starting to make sense
Whoa, whoa
She's covered in fingerprints
from her lips to her hips
All I wanted was one more kiss
Whoa, whoa
She's losing consciousness
I'm gaining confidence
It's starting to make sense
Whoa, whoa
She's covered in fingerprints
from her lips to her hips
All I wanted was one more kiss
Whoa, whoa
Tonight I'll wait until
I know you're fast asleep
to poison you with memories
of you and me
I pray you die slowly (die slowly)
so I could be the last thing you see
I pray you die slowly (die slowly)
so I could be the last thing you see
I pray you die slowly
so I could be the last thing you see
this damp rag soaked in chloroform
It makes me so hard to ignore
'cause I could never keep your attention
I'm not one to make threats
I've been reduced to promises
I lie to myself 'cause I do it best
I'm not honest with my intentions
So if the blindfold starts to slip and
the rope starts to rip and
I slowly start to give in
Girl, you know I'm sorry
But tonight I'll wait until
I know you're fast asleep
to poison you with memories
of you and me
I pray you die slowly
so I could be the last thing you see
You'll see
Girl, you're busy and that's fine
but there's one thing I gotta get off my mind
I won't take too much of your time
I promise this won't last long, no
I used to be your biggest fan you
used to say I was your man
Now if I can't have you no one can
I'll be the last boy you hang up on
So if the blindfold starts to slip and
the rope starts to rip and
I slowly start to give in
Girl, you know I'm sorry
But tonight I'll wait until
I know you're fast asleep
to poison you with memories
of you and me
I pray you die slowly
so I could be the last thing you see
Oh you'll see
Ha
She's losing consciousness
I'm gaining confidence
It's starting to make sense
Whoa, whoa
She's covered in fingerprints
from her lips to her hips
All I wanted was one more kiss
Whoa, whoa
She's losing consciousness
I'm gaining confidence
It's starting to make sense
Whoa, whoa
She's covered in fingerprints
from her lips to her hips
All I wanted was one more kiss
Whoa, whoa
Tonight I'll wait until
I know you're fast asleep
to poison you with memories
of you and me
I pray you die slowly (die slowly)
so I could be the last thing you see
I pray you die slowly (die slowly)
so I could be the last thing you see
I pray you die slowly
so I could be the last thing you see
Lyrics submitted by BrandNew1208
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