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.
You will never touch her like i did, You'll never make her scream.
you will never touch her like i did, you'll never make her scream.
i want you to die for me.
Give me your best fucking shot. This is what you made it.
this bedroom blackout, you've made this, you'll have it.
these are tyre tracks over pretty eyes, you didnt need to see me cry.
I want you to taste this and tell me,
I'm the only thing that keeps you breathing. Keeps you breathing.
you will never touch her like i did, you'll never make her scream.
i want you to die for me.
Give me your best fucking shot. This is what you made it.
this bedroom blackout, you've made this, you'll have it.
these are tyre tracks over pretty eyes, you didnt need to see me cry.
I want you to taste this and tell me,
I'm the only thing that keeps you breathing. Keeps you breathing.
Lyrics submitted by -Luke
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right, amazing song :) i reckon it's about some girl cheating on him or something or the other... or he's jealous of a new boyfriend but yeah. maazziinn song ^_^
This songs proper lush! i love it PenKnifeLoveLife are a beast
I love this song. [: the title is awesome, I say that a lot now.
Where can I get this song?
i loved this song the moment i heard it (: i love the bit where everything goes quiet and then you hear 'gimme your best f***ing shot' this song is epic LOVE IT