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, you walked into the room just like the sun
And woke the caveman from his endless slumber
And with the quickness of your arm
You pulled out a paint brush
And you painted the sky back to blue
And now I'm standing on top of dirty clothes
There's a tornado spinning in the corner
And electricity flows from your hands into my bones
And my flesh turns pink with its warmth
Oh pretty love
Don't worry
With me you don't need a place to hide
So just sit real still
And the light will flood in over the hills
And now I'm walking around outside
In the springtime every thing is sprouting green
And I watched this fight occur
But only thought about lovers
Oh it's strange how this world becomes pure
And you were standing on top of tip toes
In the kitchen as the water starts to boil
And as we removed each others clothes
I thought I would sing some notes
So that maybe you would slow dance with me
Oh pretty love
Don't worry
With me you don't need a place to hide
So just sit real still
And the light will flood in over the window seal
Oh yeah just sit real still
And you and me will bloom
Oh you and me will bloom
Oh you and me will bloom
On the window seal
And woke the caveman from his endless slumber
And with the quickness of your arm
You pulled out a paint brush
And you painted the sky back to blue
And now I'm standing on top of dirty clothes
There's a tornado spinning in the corner
And electricity flows from your hands into my bones
And my flesh turns pink with its warmth
Oh pretty love
Don't worry
With me you don't need a place to hide
So just sit real still
And the light will flood in over the hills
And now I'm walking around outside
In the springtime every thing is sprouting green
And I watched this fight occur
But only thought about lovers
Oh it's strange how this world becomes pure
And you were standing on top of tip toes
In the kitchen as the water starts to boil
And as we removed each others clothes
I thought I would sing some notes
So that maybe you would slow dance with me
Oh pretty love
Don't worry
With me you don't need a place to hide
So just sit real still
And the light will flood in over the window seal
Oh yeah just sit real still
And you and me will bloom
Oh you and me will bloom
Oh you and me will bloom
On the window seal
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i dont think it sounds like conor. it is too deep. but this song is my favorite from their new cd.
i saw them in atlanta and this guy proposed to this girl on stage then they played this song for them to dance to on stage. the guy was singing to her. it was so cute. everytime i hear this song i think of them.
oh my fucking god this song is adorable.
dereks voice sounds kind of like conor obersts at times, and it throws me off every time.
good! so i'm not the only who is reminded of mr.oberst.
so sweet. that's all there is to it.
beautiful.
aww, this song is so sweet :)
It's either Conor singing or someone's been taking extensive singing lessons from him :)
Am I the only one whose stomach turns when he sings "you and me will bloom"? Ugh...
Yeah, i agree he sounds like Conor Oberst. Not my favourite song by Tilly.