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.
I was laying in my bed
Thinking about all the people I know
I put them all into one big room
So I could look at all of their faces
When I noticed you where there
How the hell did you get in this song?
I thought you were gone forever
And I'd never have to lie about you again
I thought it wouldn't be wise to ignore you
So I covered you in chocolate and I fed you to my tiger
But I guess he must have just licked off the chocolate
Because I noticed you still were there
How will I ever get you out of this song?
So you'll be gone forever
And I'll never have to lie about you again
When you're gone I'll feel so sad
Because you never felt my love
Thinking about all the people I know
I put them all into one big room
So I could look at all of their faces
When I noticed you where there
How the hell did you get in this song?
I thought you were gone forever
And I'd never have to lie about you again
I thought it wouldn't be wise to ignore you
So I covered you in chocolate and I fed you to my tiger
But I guess he must have just licked off the chocolate
Because I noticed you still were there
How will I ever get you out of this song?
So you'll be gone forever
And I'll never have to lie about you again
When you're gone I'll feel so sad
Because you never felt my love
Lyrics submitted by LeSerpentMascara, edited by Fuggnucket
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