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.
With that we got it
We're undefeated
Give me a long kiss
Like you mean it
A little bloodshed
But it was worth it
We made a promise
After this we'd quit
Turn on the motor
Keep off the headlights
To the cabin
In the cover of night
Slow down
Wheels on the gravel
Use the key
Hidden in the panel
Wood stove
Like a warm heart
Wall shadows
This is the best part
Put it in the chest
Under the trapdoor
Unroll the carpet
Across the cold floor
Like we planned it
When the clock chimes
Turn around once
And tap three times
Remember it'll all blow over
We'll meet again when the temperature is lower
If we don't turn each other in dear
We'll be fine
Time to disappear
With that we got it
We're undefeated
Give me a long kiss
Like you mean it
A little bloodshed
But it was worth it
We made a promise
After this we'd quit
We made a promise
After this we'd quit
Remember it'll all blow over
We'll meet again when the temperature is lower
If we don't turn each other in dear
We'll be fine
Time to disappear
Time to disappear
We disappear
Remember it'll all blow over
We'll meet again when the temperature is lower
If we don't turn each other in dear
We'll be fine
Time to disappear
We're undefeated
Give me a long kiss
Like you mean it
A little bloodshed
But it was worth it
We made a promise
After this we'd quit
Turn on the motor
Keep off the headlights
To the cabin
In the cover of night
Slow down
Wheels on the gravel
Use the key
Hidden in the panel
Wood stove
Like a warm heart
Wall shadows
This is the best part
Put it in the chest
Under the trapdoor
Unroll the carpet
Across the cold floor
Like we planned it
When the clock chimes
Turn around once
And tap three times
Remember it'll all blow over
We'll meet again when the temperature is lower
If we don't turn each other in dear
We'll be fine
Time to disappear
With that we got it
We're undefeated
Give me a long kiss
Like you mean it
A little bloodshed
But it was worth it
We made a promise
After this we'd quit
We made a promise
After this we'd quit
Remember it'll all blow over
We'll meet again when the temperature is lower
If we don't turn each other in dear
We'll be fine
Time to disappear
Time to disappear
We disappear
Remember it'll all blow over
We'll meet again when the temperature is lower
If we don't turn each other in dear
We'll be fine
Time to disappear
Lyrics submitted by ScottishFiction
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