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.
your body aches from all the alcohol you drank
but you tell yourself that you're still in control
woa-oh
and this chick's been talking for so long about herself
that you hope all of this listening pays off soon
well you heard that this was easy
and you understand
that every man has certain side of things he has to prove
you were only 16 about an hour ago
well you did not fear what you did not know
you went upstairs to get you what you've been waiting for
you took three deep breaths and held her hand real tight
you whispered "take it slow turn off the light"
you wonder if she's done this kind of thing before
this kind of thing before
16 candles are on this bed tonight
and with every piece of clothing you take off they die
these 16 candles will burn out tonight
and the fire won't rekindle once the last flame dies
you wake up oversure that something is amiss
the light beside your bed is on
your stomach hurts your pants are gone
the bits and pieces of the night fade in and out
you just can't comprehend
so you go and ask a friend
he said he saw you go upstairs
with a girl with darkish brownish hair
that you sort of kind of don't really remember
do you remember
16 candles are on this bed tonight
and with every piece of clothing you take off they die
these 16 candles will burn out tonight
and the fire won't rekindle once the last flame dies
you were only 16 about an hour ago
well you did not fear what you did not know
you went upstairs to get you what you've been waiting for
you took three deep breaths and held her hand real tight
you whispered "take it slow turn off the lights"
you wonder if she's done this kind of thing before
this kind of thing before
16 candles are on this bed tonight
and with every piece of clothing you take off they die
these 16 candles will burn out tonight
and the fire won't rekindle once the last flame dies
but you tell yourself that you're still in control
woa-oh
and this chick's been talking for so long about herself
that you hope all of this listening pays off soon
well you heard that this was easy
and you understand
that every man has certain side of things he has to prove
you were only 16 about an hour ago
well you did not fear what you did not know
you went upstairs to get you what you've been waiting for
you took three deep breaths and held her hand real tight
you whispered "take it slow turn off the light"
you wonder if she's done this kind of thing before
this kind of thing before
16 candles are on this bed tonight
and with every piece of clothing you take off they die
these 16 candles will burn out tonight
and the fire won't rekindle once the last flame dies
you wake up oversure that something is amiss
the light beside your bed is on
your stomach hurts your pants are gone
the bits and pieces of the night fade in and out
you just can't comprehend
so you go and ask a friend
he said he saw you go upstairs
with a girl with darkish brownish hair
that you sort of kind of don't really remember
do you remember
16 candles are on this bed tonight
and with every piece of clothing you take off they die
these 16 candles will burn out tonight
and the fire won't rekindle once the last flame dies
you were only 16 about an hour ago
well you did not fear what you did not know
you went upstairs to get you what you've been waiting for
you took three deep breaths and held her hand real tight
you whispered "take it slow turn off the lights"
you wonder if she's done this kind of thing before
this kind of thing before
16 candles are on this bed tonight
and with every piece of clothing you take off they die
these 16 candles will burn out tonight
and the fire won't rekindle once the last flame dies
Lyrics submitted by Indigo*Hippie
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Recalling past high school - college nights? I think so.
Isn't it about losing your virginity?
yeah, i think it's about a guy losing his virginity on his 16th birthday (or maybe just at age 16?) to a girl that he probably won't remember.
i went to dictionary.com, and the definitions for "Vatican" are... [1. Also called Vatican Palace. the chief residence of the popes in Vatican City, now also including a library, archives, art museum, apartments, and administrative offices.
i can't tell what it means. anyone wanna help me out? ://
neverminddd. went to URBAN dictionary. this is what they said...
[1. vatican roulette
Sex without contraception.]
i'm good. :]
urban dictionary. smart choice.
that definition completely fits.
yay hp pride!
pretty awesome
And makes sense. Hardcore Catholics hate birth control.