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.
Well, it was certainly that day,
Pack the clothes and do the laundry.
I put it off, but they were alive.
When I'd walk by they'd give me five.
So I packed up boxers and socks.
And had a bagel with some lox
But if I'd known she would be there
That girl with chopsticks in her hair.
So, do you come here all the time?
Why are yours fluffier than mine?
I think its time to change my pill.
But your soap technique is pretty ill.
So, do you come here all the time?
Why are yours fluffier than mine?
I think its time to change my pill.
But your soap technique is pretty ill.
Well, she was hesitant at first,
I think a little bit frightened by my dirt.
But I said "babe I feel so clean"
Unless she likes it dirty.
So, do you come here all the time?
Why are yours fluffier than mine?
I think its time to change my pill.
But your soap technique is pretty ill.
So, do you come here all the time?
Why are yours fluffier than mine?
I think its time to change my pill.
But your soap technique is pretty ill.
So do you come here all the time?
Why are yours fluffier than mine?
I think its time to change my pill.
But your soap technique is pretty ill.
Pack the clothes and do the laundry.
I put it off, but they were alive.
When I'd walk by they'd give me five.
So I packed up boxers and socks.
And had a bagel with some lox
But if I'd known she would be there
That girl with chopsticks in her hair.
So, do you come here all the time?
Why are yours fluffier than mine?
I think its time to change my pill.
But your soap technique is pretty ill.
So, do you come here all the time?
Why are yours fluffier than mine?
I think its time to change my pill.
But your soap technique is pretty ill.
Well, she was hesitant at first,
I think a little bit frightened by my dirt.
But I said "babe I feel so clean"
Unless she likes it dirty.
So, do you come here all the time?
Why are yours fluffier than mine?
I think its time to change my pill.
But your soap technique is pretty ill.
So, do you come here all the time?
Why are yours fluffier than mine?
I think its time to change my pill.
But your soap technique is pretty ill.
So do you come here all the time?
Why are yours fluffier than mine?
I think its time to change my pill.
But your soap technique is pretty ill.
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There is still an amazing amount of hope and will in the lyrics; and the lyrics themselve rank and easy five. If only music was stronger it would be one of those great radio songs that you hear once a week 20 years after it was released. The imagery is almost tear-jerking ("City lights lay out before us", "Speeds so fast felt like I was drunk"), and the idea of starting from nothing and just driving and working and denigrating yourself for a chance at being just above poverty, then losing in the end is just painful and inspiring at the same time.
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I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
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I don't think it's necessarily about sex. It's about wanting to start the day with some love and affection. Maybe a warm cuddle. I'm not alone in interpreting it that way! For example:
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no comments? this song is cute. your soap technique is pretty ill.
no comments? this song is cute. your soap technique is pretty ill.
no comments? this song is cute. your soap technique is pretty ill.
But I said "babe I feel so clean" Unless she likes it dirt
i love this line its literally dirty but the way he says it. so. calmly it genius.
this song reminds me of my best friend its awesome
Teehee. I like that line too. "Babe, I feel so clean, Unless she likes it dirty." I always smirk a little when I hear it.
I really like this song because it's so simple. To the point, right? Sometimes I gotta stop listening to pretentious metaphors and just listen to something that's clear. It may not be so heartfelt and deep. But it's just calming to listen to good music that sound make me feel so...weighed down. I listen to depressing music far to often. This song is always good to lighten my mood.
(I like to put it on repeat while I'm doing my laundry. roffle.)
Err. That should have said. 'it's good the listen to music that's sound doesn't make me feel...etc.' roffle.
i love the reference to the "girl with chopsticks in her hair". i don't know why.... :)
BEST SAY HI (TO YOUR MOM) SONG EVER. OHMYGOSH, YES. :D
^^ that's me. NaomiJayy.
& this song is the best song EVER.