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.
Well it's here
Where the action starts
You little son of a bitch,
Well I been waiting
On the borderline
It's time to get some kicks,
Well I'm searchin', I'm searchin'
Every corner of this town
I need a brand new thing,
And you're here, and after all
I want to eat the rich
'Cause I want more!
I want more!
I want more!
I want more!
I'm trying hard
To keep it in my pants
I gotta work all day,
I see you drivin' in your daddy's car
I know he's been away,
I know you love it in that house alone
It makes you feel so cool,
Don't be surprised when your doorbell rings
I'll bring a show to you,
'Cause I want more!
I want more!
I want more!
I want more!
Well it's here,
Where the action starts
You little son of a bitch,
Meditating, with the headphones on,
And now I feel that itch
I've been fucking, I'm fucking
Everybody in this town
But they don't measure up,
It's only you, with your dirty mouth
That keeps me coming back,
'Cause I want more!
I want more!
I want more!
I want more!
Where the action starts
You little son of a bitch,
Well I been waiting
On the borderline
It's time to get some kicks,
Well I'm searchin', I'm searchin'
Every corner of this town
I need a brand new thing,
And you're here, and after all
I want to eat the rich
'Cause I want more!
I want more!
I want more!
I want more!
I'm trying hard
To keep it in my pants
I gotta work all day,
I see you drivin' in your daddy's car
I know he's been away,
I know you love it in that house alone
It makes you feel so cool,
Don't be surprised when your doorbell rings
I'll bring a show to you,
'Cause I want more!
I want more!
I want more!
I want more!
Well it's here,
Where the action starts
You little son of a bitch,
Meditating, with the headphones on,
And now I feel that itch
I've been fucking, I'm fucking
Everybody in this town
But they don't measure up,
It's only you, with your dirty mouth
That keeps me coming back,
'Cause I want more!
I want more!
I want more!
I want more!
Lyrics submitted by negativecreep09, edited by Mellow_Harsher
I Want More Lyrics as written by David Wyndorf
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Royalty Network
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