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.
My bedroom's worse than the Catholic church
I let anyone in
And now my carnal sins
Have gotten to be so boring
My heart's wide open
I sure was hoping you could close it down
It seems I'm finding out
That loving you girl can be so frightening
And you strike me like gas and ligtning
Love me, don't just spend the night
You can't count on me to do the right thing
And help me do the right thing
And you steel my nerve and you strike me
Love don't like me
Don't just spend the night
You can't count on me to do the right thing
I've made time with girls
From every walk of life
And line of work
It's fine, I'm sure there must be something more
Because when we touch I swear
I think I think too much
I still remember every minute if you were in it
And you strike me, smite me
Ladies like me
Love me, don't just spend the night
You can't count on me to do the right thing
Say my name and I will give you anything
Kiss my face and I'll kiss yours anyway
Walk my way and watch me lose my mind
And do the right thing
Hold my hand and I will tell you everything
Say you'll wait and I will get you anything
Just don't go or watch me lose control
You steal my nerve and you've struck my life
Don't love me for just one night
You can't count on me to do the right thing
I let anyone in
And now my carnal sins
Have gotten to be so boring
My heart's wide open
I sure was hoping you could close it down
It seems I'm finding out
That loving you girl can be so frightening
And you strike me like gas and ligtning
Love me, don't just spend the night
You can't count on me to do the right thing
And help me do the right thing
And you steel my nerve and you strike me
Love don't like me
Don't just spend the night
You can't count on me to do the right thing
I've made time with girls
From every walk of life
And line of work
It's fine, I'm sure there must be something more
Because when we touch I swear
I think I think too much
I still remember every minute if you were in it
And you strike me, smite me
Ladies like me
Love me, don't just spend the night
You can't count on me to do the right thing
Say my name and I will give you anything
Kiss my face and I'll kiss yours anyway
Walk my way and watch me lose my mind
And do the right thing
Hold my hand and I will tell you everything
Say you'll wait and I will get you anything
Just don't go or watch me lose control
You steal my nerve and you've struck my life
Don't love me for just one night
You can't count on me to do the right thing
Lyrics submitted by booker_pee, edited by P514sub
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