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.
hey girl,
let's meet at four in the morning
and we'll talk it up
i'm too old to be dreaming
you only live once
and life's so short
you've gotta live it up
please pretty girl, won't you check my pulse?
i think my heart stopped beating
when it got caught in my throat
for one whole night
we'll leave this town and forget everyone,
oh the trouble we'd cause
when they wake up in the morning to find that we've gone
yeah and if we live, then we'll live in the moment
like nothing comes after
you're showing me how
(are you ready now, are you ready now?)
to be myself
and are you ready now?
so show me!
your legs
and those hips
Soft breath off fingertips
oh, lets be honest
you move me like no one
your strength is my weakness
and when we collide, it's so right
sent shivers down my spine
oh let's be honest
we're running out of time
i'm a renegade
and baby make no mistake
i've got my hands tied
living lies everyday
you know it's not the same
we cant acknowledge our connection
for the sake of saving face
so give it to me straight girl
(give it to me straight girl)
Does he give it to you like i did
and now i'm losing all my heart
'cause he's running circles around your bed
you're showing me how
(are you ready now, are you ready now?)
to be myself
and are you ready now?
so show me!
your legs and those hips
Soft breath off fingertips
oh, let's be honest
you move me like no one
your strength is my weakness
and when we collide, it's so right
sent shivers down my spine
oh let's be honest
we're running out of time
i want what everybody wants
'cause i've been dreaming licks for love songs
and i've been landing hits all night to hook you on
so if your heart will be the melody my arms will hold the verse
and if your lips will keep the chorus strong, by god
you're showing me how
to be myself
and are you ready now?
and are you ready now?
your legs and those hips
Soft breath off fingertips
oh, let's be honest
you move me like no one
your strength is my weakness
and when we collide, it's so right
sent shivers down my spine
oh let's be honest
you move me like no one, your strength is my weakness
whoa oh oh oh, whoa oh oh
whoa oh oh
let's meet at four in the morning
and we'll talk it up
i'm too old to be dreaming
you only live once
and life's so short
you've gotta live it up
please pretty girl, won't you check my pulse?
i think my heart stopped beating
when it got caught in my throat
for one whole night
we'll leave this town and forget everyone,
oh the trouble we'd cause
when they wake up in the morning to find that we've gone
yeah and if we live, then we'll live in the moment
like nothing comes after
you're showing me how
(are you ready now, are you ready now?)
to be myself
and are you ready now?
so show me!
your legs
and those hips
Soft breath off fingertips
oh, lets be honest
you move me like no one
your strength is my weakness
and when we collide, it's so right
sent shivers down my spine
oh let's be honest
we're running out of time
i'm a renegade
and baby make no mistake
i've got my hands tied
living lies everyday
you know it's not the same
we cant acknowledge our connection
for the sake of saving face
so give it to me straight girl
(give it to me straight girl)
Does he give it to you like i did
and now i'm losing all my heart
'cause he's running circles around your bed
you're showing me how
(are you ready now, are you ready now?)
to be myself
and are you ready now?
so show me!
your legs and those hips
Soft breath off fingertips
oh, let's be honest
you move me like no one
your strength is my weakness
and when we collide, it's so right
sent shivers down my spine
oh let's be honest
we're running out of time
i want what everybody wants
'cause i've been dreaming licks for love songs
and i've been landing hits all night to hook you on
so if your heart will be the melody my arms will hold the verse
and if your lips will keep the chorus strong, by god
you're showing me how
to be myself
and are you ready now?
and are you ready now?
your legs and those hips
Soft breath off fingertips
oh, let's be honest
you move me like no one
your strength is my weakness
and when we collide, it's so right
sent shivers down my spine
oh let's be honest
you move me like no one, your strength is my weakness
whoa oh oh oh, whoa oh oh
whoa oh oh
Lyrics submitted by PrinceVince
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