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.
What was I thinking of
Making those eyes wet and weary
What was I doing with her photograph
Stapled upon my chest
Trying to look dignified
As we pick up our clothes from the floor
I said that I´ve changed my mind
Don't want to wait and see anymore
Cause every little gesture
Told a little truth
About the way she was feeling
She was pulling out the loose threat on her nylon skirt
She was eating far too much chocolate
And every time she said she really didn't mind
She was biting her bottom lip
Both of us trying to not get upset
Both of us being polite
I spent all night trying to tell her
This was not what I meant at all
She said 'You do as I say. But not as I do
And I was never untrue to you.?
Cause every little gesture
Told a little truth
About the way she was feeling
She was pulling out the loose threat on her nylon skirt
She was eating far too much chocolate
And every time she said she really didn't mind
She was biting her bottom lip
Both of us trying to not get upset
Both of us being polite.
Making those eyes wet and weary
What was I doing with her photograph
Stapled upon my chest
Trying to look dignified
As we pick up our clothes from the floor
I said that I´ve changed my mind
Don't want to wait and see anymore
Cause every little gesture
Told a little truth
About the way she was feeling
She was pulling out the loose threat on her nylon skirt
She was eating far too much chocolate
And every time she said she really didn't mind
She was biting her bottom lip
Both of us trying to not get upset
Both of us being polite
I spent all night trying to tell her
This was not what I meant at all
She said 'You do as I say. But not as I do
And I was never untrue to you.?
Cause every little gesture
Told a little truth
About the way she was feeling
She was pulling out the loose threat on her nylon skirt
She was eating far too much chocolate
And every time she said she really didn't mind
She was biting her bottom lip
Both of us trying to not get upset
Both of us being polite.
Lyrics submitted by danielladaniella
Every Little Gesture Lyrics as written by Darren Hayman
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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