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.
Body language
Oh yeah (yeah, yeah)
Oh yeah (yeah, yeah)
I see what I need to do
Yeah (yeah, yeah)
Oh yeah (yeah, yeah)
I see you watching
Tell me is
Something you like, like
'Cause I feel you eyes
As they undress me
No, don't you stop it
Love it with ya bad attitude, tude
'Cause I'm in the mood
Baby, impress me
Let me follow your lead
Baby, come on control me
Come over take on me
Take me
If you're in it for real
Go ahead put it on me
I know that you want me
So take me
Read my body language
I do what you like, like
So prove that you're right, right
(Control me)
Read my body language
I do what you like, like
Come into my spotlight
I got what ya need
(Need, need, need, need, need)
I got what ya need
(Need, need, need, need, need)
Boy, whatcha waiting for?
Come and take control over me, me
Show authority
'Cause I am looking for a boss type
Someone to fulfill all my needs, needs
So, give me a pices of your guidance
Let me follow your lead
Baby, come on control me
Come over take on me
Take me
If you're in it for real
Go ahead, put it on me
I know that you want me
So take me
Read my body language
I do what you like, like
So prove that you're right, right
(Control me)
Read my body language
I do what you like, like
Come into my spotlight
I got what ya need
(Need, need, need, need, need)
I got what ya need
(Need, need, need, need, need)
[Spencer Pratt]
Check out
Chillin' in the back of the club tonight
Make kin between us only right?
But, keep dancin' show me your step
And go 'head speed it up like it
Get in the left lane
Up in the jet plane
Fuel about a mill mill
From Paris to Beverly Hills
We that ill (That's right)
Lay my eyes on a sassy pearl
Heidi Montag
Yeah, that's my girl
Read my body language
I do what you like, like
So prove that you're right, right
(Control me)
Read my body language
I do what you like, like
Come into my spotlight
I got what you need
Read my body language
I do what you like, like
So prove that your right, right
(Control me)
Read my body language
I do what you like, like
Come into my spotlight
I got what ya need
(Need, need, need, need, need)
I got what ya need
(Need, need, need, need, need)
I got what ya need
Oh yeah (yeah, yeah)
Oh yeah (yeah, yeah)
I see what I need to do
Yeah (yeah, yeah)
Oh yeah (yeah, yeah)
I see you watching
Tell me is
Something you like, like
'Cause I feel you eyes
As they undress me
No, don't you stop it
Love it with ya bad attitude, tude
'Cause I'm in the mood
Baby, impress me
Let me follow your lead
Baby, come on control me
Come over take on me
Take me
If you're in it for real
Go ahead put it on me
I know that you want me
So take me
Read my body language
I do what you like, like
So prove that you're right, right
(Control me)
Read my body language
I do what you like, like
Come into my spotlight
I got what ya need
(Need, need, need, need, need)
I got what ya need
(Need, need, need, need, need)
Boy, whatcha waiting for?
Come and take control over me, me
Show authority
'Cause I am looking for a boss type
Someone to fulfill all my needs, needs
So, give me a pices of your guidance
Let me follow your lead
Baby, come on control me
Come over take on me
Take me
If you're in it for real
Go ahead, put it on me
I know that you want me
So take me
Read my body language
I do what you like, like
So prove that you're right, right
(Control me)
Read my body language
I do what you like, like
Come into my spotlight
I got what ya need
(Need, need, need, need, need)
I got what ya need
(Need, need, need, need, need)
[Spencer Pratt]
Check out
Chillin' in the back of the club tonight
Make kin between us only right?
But, keep dancin' show me your step
And go 'head speed it up like it
Get in the left lane
Up in the jet plane
Fuel about a mill mill
From Paris to Beverly Hills
We that ill (That's right)
Lay my eyes on a sassy pearl
Heidi Montag
Yeah, that's my girl
Read my body language
I do what you like, like
So prove that you're right, right
(Control me)
Read my body language
I do what you like, like
Come into my spotlight
I got what you need
Read my body language
I do what you like, like
So prove that your right, right
(Control me)
Read my body language
I do what you like, like
Come into my spotlight
I got what ya need
(Need, need, need, need, need)
I got what ya need
(Need, need, need, need, need)
I got what ya need
Lyrics submitted by iheartyoubaby
Body Language Lyrics as written by Heidi Montag Alison Moyet
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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