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 can make love feel just like heaven
I can be a little devil in bed and
Even clean and cook your breakfast
But I'm not perfect, I
I can take off when need your time
I can cheer lead you for on the sideline
Whisper in your ear so divine
But I'm not perfect, I
Hope you can forgive me baby
For all the mistakes I've made
Be patient with me, babe
I'm just tryin' to make my way
I'm not a superhero
Sorry I couldn't save the day
Believe me when I say
That I'm sorry I couldn't wear your
Halo, halo, halo, halo
Sorry I couldn't be your
Angel, angel, angel, angel
I'm sorry I couldn't wear your
Halo, halo, halo, halo
Sorry I didn't stroke your
Ego, ego, ego, oh no
I was with him but I guess I wasn't able
I'm sorry I couldn't wear your halo
Halo, halo
I know how to put your mind at ease and
I can dress you for all four seasons
Surprise you for no reason
But I'm not perfect, no
I'm on my knees and pray for our love
Promise not to let anything come between us
Could you let us fall a part all because
I'm not perfect, I
Hope you can forgive me baby
For all the mistakes I've made
Be patient with me, baby
I'm just tryin' to make my way
I'm not a superhero
Sorry I couldn't save the day
Believe me when I say
That I'm sorry I couldn't wear your
Halo, halo, halo, halo
Sorry I couldn't be your
Angel, angel, angel, angel
I'm sorry I couldn't wear your
Halo, halo, halo, halo
Sorry I didn't stroke your
Ego, ego, ego, oh no
I was with him but I guess I wasn't able
I'm sorry I couldn't wear your halo
Halo, halo
Now it's like you never knew my heart
I swear sometimes you are
So hard on me cause I'm not everything
That you want me to be
I'm so sorry
I didn't want you to see me this way
I'm so sorry
I didn't mean to fall from grace
I didn't mean to fall from grace
I'm sorry I couldn't wear your
Halo, halo, halo, halo
Sorry I couldn't be your
Angel, angel, angel, angel
I'm sorry I couldn't wear your
Halo, halo, halo, halo
Sorry I didn't stroke your
Ego, ego, ego, oh no
I was with him but I guess I wasn't able
I'm sorry I couldn't wear your halo
Halo, halo
I can be a little devil in bed and
Even clean and cook your breakfast
But I'm not perfect, I
I can take off when need your time
I can cheer lead you for on the sideline
Whisper in your ear so divine
But I'm not perfect, I
Hope you can forgive me baby
For all the mistakes I've made
Be patient with me, babe
I'm just tryin' to make my way
I'm not a superhero
Sorry I couldn't save the day
Believe me when I say
That I'm sorry I couldn't wear your
Halo, halo, halo, halo
Sorry I couldn't be your
Angel, angel, angel, angel
I'm sorry I couldn't wear your
Halo, halo, halo, halo
Sorry I didn't stroke your
Ego, ego, ego, oh no
I was with him but I guess I wasn't able
I'm sorry I couldn't wear your halo
Halo, halo
I know how to put your mind at ease and
I can dress you for all four seasons
Surprise you for no reason
But I'm not perfect, no
I'm on my knees and pray for our love
Promise not to let anything come between us
Could you let us fall a part all because
I'm not perfect, I
Hope you can forgive me baby
For all the mistakes I've made
Be patient with me, baby
I'm just tryin' to make my way
I'm not a superhero
Sorry I couldn't save the day
Believe me when I say
That I'm sorry I couldn't wear your
Halo, halo, halo, halo
Sorry I couldn't be your
Angel, angel, angel, angel
I'm sorry I couldn't wear your
Halo, halo, halo, halo
Sorry I didn't stroke your
Ego, ego, ego, oh no
I was with him but I guess I wasn't able
I'm sorry I couldn't wear your halo
Halo, halo
Now it's like you never knew my heart
I swear sometimes you are
So hard on me cause I'm not everything
That you want me to be
I'm so sorry
I didn't want you to see me this way
I'm so sorry
I didn't mean to fall from grace
I didn't mean to fall from grace
I'm sorry I couldn't wear your
Halo, halo, halo, halo
Sorry I couldn't be your
Angel, angel, angel, angel
I'm sorry I couldn't wear your
Halo, halo, halo, halo
Sorry I didn't stroke your
Ego, ego, ego, oh no
I was with him but I guess I wasn't able
I'm sorry I couldn't wear your halo
Halo, halo
Lyrics submitted by spinspinsugar_x
Halo Lyrics as written by Balewa M. Muhammad Ezekiel L. Lewis
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Anthem Entertainment, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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I think this just means that she can do a lot, but she wasn't perfect for this guy.
I really like the cats in the background at the beginning :P
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It also sounds a little sarcastic to me, about not being good enough because she isn't 'perfect'. Really awesome song however you interpret it :-)
I totally agree with prettyinpunk and hayles the song is saying to me that no matter how much the girl trys to impress her man she can't because, he wants perfection and no less and she can't give him that.
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I luv the chorus and the way its sung definitely one of the best from the new album