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.
Girl I don't want to argue
I don't wanna fight
and if there's something wrong
yes you know I'm gonna try to make it right
I love you, you love me
we be one family tonight
so get right over here
let's get down col' funky tonight
girl you are my queen
and there ain't no doubt about it
and if you want I'll tell the world
yes you know I'll shout it
the way you walk, talk, move yeah girl get me high as a kite
so get right over here let's get down col' funky tonight
what's your name?
let's go back to when we first met
back in 1999 'preciate
before you knew I was yours and you mine, yeah
gonna turn the lights down low
put the stereo on
put on our favourite record by
ella fitz and louis armstrong
and take you to our living room dancefloor
and I'll hold you tight
I guarantee you me gonna get down funky tonight
what's your name?
let's go back to when we first met
back in 1999 'preciate
before you knew I was yours
and I knew you were mine
I don't wanna fight
and if there's something wrong
yes you know I'm gonna try to make it right
I love you, you love me
we be one family tonight
so get right over here
let's get down col' funky tonight
girl you are my queen
and there ain't no doubt about it
and if you want I'll tell the world
yes you know I'll shout it
the way you walk, talk, move yeah girl get me high as a kite
so get right over here let's get down col' funky tonight
what's your name?
let's go back to when we first met
back in 1999 'preciate
before you knew I was yours and you mine, yeah
gonna turn the lights down low
put the stereo on
put on our favourite record by
ella fitz and louis armstrong
and take you to our living room dancefloor
and I'll hold you tight
I guarantee you me gonna get down funky tonight
what's your name?
let's go back to when we first met
back in 1999 'preciate
before you knew I was yours
and I knew you were mine
Lyrics submitted by hutchence89
Funky Tonight Lyrics as written by John Charles Wiltshire Butler
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Downtown Music Publishing
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