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.
If you want me, just squeeze me
And never let me go
Use me and abuse me
Never let me go
Whoa!
Is it any wonder, you're still knocking at my door?
I'm livin' on the run now, thought your shadow was no more
Turnin' up the radio, I still hear you call my name
What do you want, a serenade? I don't wanna play your game
There's no time for dreamin'
When living is now
And in the morning when you wake up,
I'm free for now
If you want me, just squeeze me
And never let me go
Use me and abuse me
Never let me go
Watchin' love melt away, I don't wanna waste your time
Rain softly falls on you, tears of your own design
I feel your arms get a hold of me, you're runnin' straight for my heart, yeah!
I'm never near at the light of day, we knew right from the start
You're a cheatin' sweetin' angelface
In the backseat for a drive
I can see the devil
With the look that's in your eyes
If you want me, just squeeze me
And never let me go
Use me and abuse me
Never let me go
If you want me, just squeeze me
And never let me go
Use me and abuse me
Never let me go
Whoa, yeah yeah!
Do you want me baby?
Whoa, do you need me baby?
Come on, come on, yeah!
(Lead)
Whoa, looks like rain and thunder when you take me in your hands
Oooh, you know I melt in your mouth, but you just don't understand
I've told ya before, but I'll say it again when you're throwin' on the chains
What do you want, a serenade? I don't play no games
If you want me, just squeeze me
And never let me go
Use me and abuse me
Never let me go
If you want me, just squeeze me
And never let me go
Use me and abuse me
Never let me go
Alright!
And never let me go
Use me and abuse me
Never let me go
Whoa!
Is it any wonder, you're still knocking at my door?
I'm livin' on the run now, thought your shadow was no more
Turnin' up the radio, I still hear you call my name
What do you want, a serenade? I don't wanna play your game
There's no time for dreamin'
When living is now
And in the morning when you wake up,
I'm free for now
If you want me, just squeeze me
And never let me go
Use me and abuse me
Never let me go
Watchin' love melt away, I don't wanna waste your time
Rain softly falls on you, tears of your own design
I feel your arms get a hold of me, you're runnin' straight for my heart, yeah!
I'm never near at the light of day, we knew right from the start
You're a cheatin' sweetin' angelface
In the backseat for a drive
I can see the devil
With the look that's in your eyes
If you want me, just squeeze me
And never let me go
Use me and abuse me
Never let me go
If you want me, just squeeze me
And never let me go
Use me and abuse me
Never let me go
Whoa, yeah yeah!
Do you want me baby?
Whoa, do you need me baby?
Come on, come on, yeah!
(Lead)
Whoa, looks like rain and thunder when you take me in your hands
Oooh, you know I melt in your mouth, but you just don't understand
I've told ya before, but I'll say it again when you're throwin' on the chains
What do you want, a serenade? I don't play no games
If you want me, just squeeze me
And never let me go
Use me and abuse me
Never let me go
If you want me, just squeeze me
And never let me go
Use me and abuse me
Never let me go
Alright!
Lyrics submitted by Brumhilda
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