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.
You're a painted whore, I can't lie
He walks in you suck him dry
Your face is white your neck is brown
Put more on you fuckin clown
Give him a hug, shit's on your sleeve
His quickies done, your asked to leave
Draw on your brows with that black pen
He rates you one, he rates me ten
Lip stick, compact, blush brush (Don't touch)
Hey painted whore, put on some more
Lip stick, compact, blush brush (Don't touch)
Hey painted whore, put on some more
You look like trash you piece of shit
Talk that crack and you'll get hit
Get him off with your tongue
Back down bitch you're fuckin done
You're just a slut, it's plain to see
You're staring at him from your knees
Your task is done, get outside
Back to your corner, you have no pride
Lip stick, compact, blush brush (Don't touch)
Hey painted whore, put on some more
Lip stick, compact, blush brush (Don't touch)
Hey painted whore, put on some more
Step off with all that hype
I'm only in it for play, oh
She's just an easy fuck
And what that's good enough?
She spreads it, I extend it, then send her on her way, oh
It's just that simple girl
Ugh, I think I'm gonna hurl
Loose like a wizard sleeve
Can you say STD?
She's a whore I know you see
Cuz now youre looking right at me
Damn girl your looking fine
Damn boy, good pick up line
Come on girl let's hit the floor
Huh, right, go get your whore
Lip stick, compact, blush brush (Don't touch)
Hey painted whore, put on some more
Lip stick, compact, blush brush (Don't touch)
Hey painted whore, put on some more
Lip stick, compact, blush brush (Don't touch)
Hey painted whore, put on some more
Lip stick, compact, blush brush (Don't touch)
Hey painted whore, put on some more
You're a painted whore, I can't lie
He walks in you suck him dry
Hey painted whore put on some more
You look like trash you piece of shit
Talk that crack and you'll get hit
Hey painted whore put on some more
Youre just a slut it's plain to see
Youre staring at him from your knees
Hey painted whore put on some more
Your face is white your neck is brown
Put more on you fuckin clown
Hey painted whore put on some more
He walks in you suck him dry
Your face is white your neck is brown
Put more on you fuckin clown
Give him a hug, shit's on your sleeve
His quickies done, your asked to leave
Draw on your brows with that black pen
He rates you one, he rates me ten
Lip stick, compact, blush brush (Don't touch)
Hey painted whore, put on some more
Lip stick, compact, blush brush (Don't touch)
Hey painted whore, put on some more
You look like trash you piece of shit
Talk that crack and you'll get hit
Get him off with your tongue
Back down bitch you're fuckin done
You're just a slut, it's plain to see
You're staring at him from your knees
Your task is done, get outside
Back to your corner, you have no pride
Lip stick, compact, blush brush (Don't touch)
Hey painted whore, put on some more
Lip stick, compact, blush brush (Don't touch)
Hey painted whore, put on some more
Step off with all that hype
I'm only in it for play, oh
She's just an easy fuck
And what that's good enough?
She spreads it, I extend it, then send her on her way, oh
It's just that simple girl
Ugh, I think I'm gonna hurl
Loose like a wizard sleeve
Can you say STD?
She's a whore I know you see
Cuz now youre looking right at me
Damn girl your looking fine
Damn boy, good pick up line
Come on girl let's hit the floor
Huh, right, go get your whore
Lip stick, compact, blush brush (Don't touch)
Hey painted whore, put on some more
Lip stick, compact, blush brush (Don't touch)
Hey painted whore, put on some more
Lip stick, compact, blush brush (Don't touch)
Hey painted whore, put on some more
Lip stick, compact, blush brush (Don't touch)
Hey painted whore, put on some more
You're a painted whore, I can't lie
He walks in you suck him dry
Hey painted whore put on some more
You look like trash you piece of shit
Talk that crack and you'll get hit
Hey painted whore put on some more
Youre just a slut it's plain to see
Youre staring at him from your knees
Hey painted whore put on some more
Your face is white your neck is brown
Put more on you fuckin clown
Hey painted whore put on some more
Lyrics submitted by pikachuishott
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I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
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Not exactly true. Their songs are fun, but this song does mean something. It's about all those girls that wear the insane amounts of make-up to get guys' attention, and the ones who lay down their pride at said guys' feet to KEEP the attention. Love it.
i agree i like all of their songs! i especially love talk shit but this song is to explain how to find a whore and what she does so this song totally has a meaning