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.
Give me your Black Lungs and Your Blue Eyes
And well trade them in for a new disguise
Give me your best bet
And your worst lie
And we'll fill them in with a straighter line
You could be everything I wanted
If you just gave up on holding back
I never lost so many words
From kissing just one girl
You've got potential
Wait for it
Wait for nights that compliment you
Ignore the girls that just resent you
Its easier to pretend like you dont care at all
Now Wait for it
Wait for boys that overwhelm you
Tell them that you're not that kind of girl
And that youd rather sit and talk about your goals
Give me your Black Lungs and Your Blue Eyes
And well trade them in for a new disguise
Give me your best bet
And your worst lie
And we'll fill them in with a straighter line
You could be everything I wanted
If you just gave up on holding back
Cause I never lost so many words
From kissing just one girl
You've got potential
Wait for it
Wait for nights that decimate you
Wake up and then pray for saving
Hope has never seemed so far away from you
Now Wait for it
Wait for years to pass you by
You're looking back at all the times
You wish you hadn't compromised at all
Well I tried
Well I tried
Well I tried to make you see
That you lost reality somewhere
I tried
Give me your Black Lungs and Your Blue Eyes
And well trade them in for a new disguise
Give me your best bet
And your worst lie
And we'll fill them in with a straighter line
You could be everything I wanted
If you just gave up on holding back
Cause I never lost so many words
From kissing just one girl
You've got potential
And well trade them in for a new disguise
Give me your best bet
And your worst lie
And we'll fill them in with a straighter line
You could be everything I wanted
If you just gave up on holding back
I never lost so many words
From kissing just one girl
You've got potential
Wait for it
Wait for nights that compliment you
Ignore the girls that just resent you
Its easier to pretend like you dont care at all
Now Wait for it
Wait for boys that overwhelm you
Tell them that you're not that kind of girl
And that youd rather sit and talk about your goals
Give me your Black Lungs and Your Blue Eyes
And well trade them in for a new disguise
Give me your best bet
And your worst lie
And we'll fill them in with a straighter line
You could be everything I wanted
If you just gave up on holding back
Cause I never lost so many words
From kissing just one girl
You've got potential
Wait for it
Wait for nights that decimate you
Wake up and then pray for saving
Hope has never seemed so far away from you
Now Wait for it
Wait for years to pass you by
You're looking back at all the times
You wish you hadn't compromised at all
Well I tried
Well I tried
Well I tried to make you see
That you lost reality somewhere
I tried
Give me your Black Lungs and Your Blue Eyes
And well trade them in for a new disguise
Give me your best bet
And your worst lie
And we'll fill them in with a straighter line
You could be everything I wanted
If you just gave up on holding back
Cause I never lost so many words
From kissing just one girl
You've got potential
Lyrics submitted by popbaby1
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this is what dave said in his q&a blog (the question asked was "what is the story behind 'wait for it'?"):
"Every pretty girl that does something out of character to compromise their beauty. I know everyone does this to some extent, but it seems like girls are always changing themselves to fit into some standard of how they should look or act. I think that is completely ridiculous, and you should want someone to love you for the person you are, because if they don't, sooner or later there is going to be a conflict between the person you are and the person you are projecting to everyone else. That's the point I wanted to get across with that song. It's so horrible to see something so beautiful get ruined just go the sake of fitting in or feeling loved…If someone REALLY loves you they will take you just the way you are."
so theres everyones answer.