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 saw her just the other day
See what you mean, yeah, she's okay
Seems like a sweet enough girl but she's not me
You take the lead, I'll take your hand
I'll follow you, just like we planned
Up to your room and lock the door
Not sorry
'Cause I can see it's true that you adore me
Let's not leave this room till tomorrow morning
'Cause I don't care about your plans
Don't care if you're somebody's man
I look into your eyes, I know you want me
So tell her anyway you can, just let her go
She'll understand and if she doesn't that's too bad
Not sorry
I'm not normally quite this bold
I've been a good girl so I'm told
Not usually the type to take what's not mine
But I look at you and I can see
That you're the only one for me
Let's not pretend it's something else
I'd rather, we not fool ourselves
And if she's sad I've got some words of comfort
She's better off without some one who doesn't want her
'Cause I don't care about your plans
Don't care if you're somebody's man
I look into your eyes, I know you want me
So tell her anyway you can, just let her go
She'll understand and if she doesn't that's too bad
Not sorry
And I believe in circumstances
Trust in fate and take your chances
And I know that love is all we need
And you'll find that love with me
And you'll find that love with me
'Cause I don't care about your plans
Don't care if you're somebody's man
I look into your eyes, I know you want me
So tell her anyway you can, just let her go
She'll understand and if she doesn't that's too bad
Not sorry
'Cause I don't care about your plans
Don't care if you're somebody's man
I look into your eyes, I know you want me
So tell her anyway you can, just let her go
She'll understand and if she doesn't that's too bad
Not sorry
See what you mean, yeah, she's okay
Seems like a sweet enough girl but she's not me
You take the lead, I'll take your hand
I'll follow you, just like we planned
Up to your room and lock the door
Not sorry
'Cause I can see it's true that you adore me
Let's not leave this room till tomorrow morning
'Cause I don't care about your plans
Don't care if you're somebody's man
I look into your eyes, I know you want me
So tell her anyway you can, just let her go
She'll understand and if she doesn't that's too bad
Not sorry
I'm not normally quite this bold
I've been a good girl so I'm told
Not usually the type to take what's not mine
But I look at you and I can see
That you're the only one for me
Let's not pretend it's something else
I'd rather, we not fool ourselves
And if she's sad I've got some words of comfort
She's better off without some one who doesn't want her
'Cause I don't care about your plans
Don't care if you're somebody's man
I look into your eyes, I know you want me
So tell her anyway you can, just let her go
She'll understand and if she doesn't that's too bad
Not sorry
And I believe in circumstances
Trust in fate and take your chances
And I know that love is all we need
And you'll find that love with me
And you'll find that love with me
'Cause I don't care about your plans
Don't care if you're somebody's man
I look into your eyes, I know you want me
So tell her anyway you can, just let her go
She'll understand and if she doesn't that's too bad
Not sorry
'Cause I don't care about your plans
Don't care if you're somebody's man
I look into your eyes, I know you want me
So tell her anyway you can, just let her go
She'll understand and if she doesn't that's too bad
Not sorry
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