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.
She's finding love in the back of a car when is it too late
Have they gone too far
She's having trouble drawing the line
But she knows she wants to feel beautiful
She struggles finding self-respect
She'll wake up feeling regret
Her purity's been compromised
But she knows she wants to feel beautiful
A promise made to treasure
You don't have to give it away
Falling for the pressure
You can't mend a vow when it breaks
Explain your hesitation
Jesus can be your escape
Don't taint the situation
This love was made to wait
He's living life out on the edge
Gotta make a move
Move it onto the bed
Temptation whispers in his head
Believe the lie
Suck it up and be a man
He'll trade her heart
For a trophy
Put it on the shelf
So his friends can see
He has what it takes to get what he wants
Tonight's the night
Suck it up and be a man
What's wrong?
I can see the fear behind your eyes
You're scared
You might walk away unsatisfied
God's love
Is the only love to fill the void
He's reachin' out
Just turn around
And hold on
Have they gone too far
She's having trouble drawing the line
But she knows she wants to feel beautiful
She struggles finding self-respect
She'll wake up feeling regret
Her purity's been compromised
But she knows she wants to feel beautiful
A promise made to treasure
You don't have to give it away
Falling for the pressure
You can't mend a vow when it breaks
Explain your hesitation
Jesus can be your escape
Don't taint the situation
This love was made to wait
He's living life out on the edge
Gotta make a move
Move it onto the bed
Temptation whispers in his head
Believe the lie
Suck it up and be a man
He'll trade her heart
For a trophy
Put it on the shelf
So his friends can see
He has what it takes to get what he wants
Tonight's the night
Suck it up and be a man
What's wrong?
I can see the fear behind your eyes
You're scared
You might walk away unsatisfied
God's love
Is the only love to fill the void
He's reachin' out
Just turn around
And hold on
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The Situation Lyrics as written by Krystal Meyers Brian Hitt
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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I agree. Its meaning is very obvious, too.
I meaning of this is very obvious,