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.
Prepare to fight
I've slaved too long to be where I am
Won't let any man into my land
But if you know my secrets
And you still want me
You must be special
So prove it to me
'cause breaking down these walls is a task at hand
If you have the strength then I'll demand
That you and me
We take some time
And get to know eachother
Then I might make you mine
'cause I've got a plan
For the twos of us
We gonna walk around
Until it's dusk
And then I'll tell ya all my secrets
Before we crush
So that you know me, know me
It may take some time
To get me in bed
And when ya do
I might leave ya dead (oh shit)
Better bring your armor
And prepare to fight
No pussies allowed
When this girl ignites
Now I've got a plan
For the twos of us
We're gonna get it on
Until it's dusk
And then I'll tell ya all my secrets
Before we crush
So that you know me, know me
Oh, I've waited some time to say this
But it's something I feel inside, yeah
We're gonna both fall down so low, I don't clown around
I've got a plan
For the twos of us
We're gonna get it on
Until it's dusk
And then I'll tell ya all my secrets
'cause it's a must
So that you know me, know me
Now I've got a plan
For the twos of us
We're gonna get it on
Until it's dusk
And then I'll tell ya all my secrets
Before we crush
So that you know me, know me, for real
Know me, know me, know me, baby
Know me, know me, ya better know
Know me, know me, know me, baby
Know me, know me, for real
I've slaved too long to be where I am
Won't let any man into my land
But if you know my secrets
And you still want me
You must be special
So prove it to me
'cause breaking down these walls is a task at hand
If you have the strength then I'll demand
That you and me
We take some time
And get to know eachother
Then I might make you mine
'cause I've got a plan
For the twos of us
We gonna walk around
Until it's dusk
And then I'll tell ya all my secrets
Before we crush
So that you know me, know me
It may take some time
To get me in bed
And when ya do
I might leave ya dead (oh shit)
Better bring your armor
And prepare to fight
No pussies allowed
When this girl ignites
Now I've got a plan
For the twos of us
We're gonna get it on
Until it's dusk
And then I'll tell ya all my secrets
Before we crush
So that you know me, know me
Oh, I've waited some time to say this
But it's something I feel inside, yeah
We're gonna both fall down so low, I don't clown around
I've got a plan
For the twos of us
We're gonna get it on
Until it's dusk
And then I'll tell ya all my secrets
'cause it's a must
So that you know me, know me
Now I've got a plan
For the twos of us
We're gonna get it on
Until it's dusk
And then I'll tell ya all my secrets
Before we crush
So that you know me, know me, for real
Know me, know me, know me, baby
Know me, know me, ya better know
Know me, know me, know me, baby
Know me, know me, for real
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