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've got my mind set, and I've been preparing
so please excuse me if my eyes have been staring
You make my heart ache
with the thought of your skirt length
Keeping you out of my head is impossible
So I've heard you've got a boyfriend from out of state
Well if it's true you better hope he doesnt come my way
because I'm gonna let him know
what everybody else in this town already knows
You've got a feeling for the things that only I can do
and if you're faking this it's pointless that I ever even met you
So you gotta let me know before you're boyfriend comes around
and you just let me go
Are you into me or are you leading me on?
I've got a pretty good feeling it could be either one
And I, I'm not scared, but I'm not prepared to be the boy
with my finger stuck in the damn
I've got these big plans, and big city dreams,
but the only thing I can think about is you and me
So let's get it on.
What do you say we get it on and keep it on and on.
And I swear I'll do my best to comply with whatever you're trying to hide.
And I swear, I'll do whatever it takes to be whatever it is you need.
And I swear I'll do my best to comply with whatever you're trying to hide.
And I swear, I'll do whatever it takes to be whatever it is you need.
What do you see in him that you don't see in me?
Are you into me or are you leading me on?
I've got a pretty good feeling it could be either one
And I, I'm not scared, but I'm not prepared to be the boy
with my finger stuck in the damn
I've got these big plans, and big city dreams,
but the only thing I can think about is you and me
So let's get it on.
What do you say we get it on and keep it on and on.
And I'm just trying to keep myself in line, but
your condescending ways make it hard for me to change
And I wonder why I even try, becaues your
condescending ways keep me up all night.
Are you into me or are you leading me on?
I've got a pretty good feeling it could be either one
And I, I'm not scared, but I'm not prepared to be the boy
with my finger stuck in the damn
I've got these big plans, and big city dreams,
but the only thing I can think about is you and me
So let's get it on.
What do you say we get it on and keep it on and on.
so please excuse me if my eyes have been staring
You make my heart ache
with the thought of your skirt length
Keeping you out of my head is impossible
So I've heard you've got a boyfriend from out of state
Well if it's true you better hope he doesnt come my way
because I'm gonna let him know
what everybody else in this town already knows
You've got a feeling for the things that only I can do
and if you're faking this it's pointless that I ever even met you
So you gotta let me know before you're boyfriend comes around
and you just let me go
Are you into me or are you leading me on?
I've got a pretty good feeling it could be either one
And I, I'm not scared, but I'm not prepared to be the boy
with my finger stuck in the damn
I've got these big plans, and big city dreams,
but the only thing I can think about is you and me
So let's get it on.
What do you say we get it on and keep it on and on.
And I swear I'll do my best to comply with whatever you're trying to hide.
And I swear, I'll do whatever it takes to be whatever it is you need.
And I swear I'll do my best to comply with whatever you're trying to hide.
And I swear, I'll do whatever it takes to be whatever it is you need.
What do you see in him that you don't see in me?
Are you into me or are you leading me on?
I've got a pretty good feeling it could be either one
And I, I'm not scared, but I'm not prepared to be the boy
with my finger stuck in the damn
I've got these big plans, and big city dreams,
but the only thing I can think about is you and me
So let's get it on.
What do you say we get it on and keep it on and on.
And I'm just trying to keep myself in line, but
your condescending ways make it hard for me to change
And I wonder why I even try, becaues your
condescending ways keep me up all night.
Are you into me or are you leading me on?
I've got a pretty good feeling it could be either one
And I, I'm not scared, but I'm not prepared to be the boy
with my finger stuck in the damn
I've got these big plans, and big city dreams,
but the only thing I can think about is you and me
So let's get it on.
What do you say we get it on and keep it on and on.
Lyrics submitted by ohsoretrohx
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