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.
Baby, baby, baby
If there's anything you want or anything you desire
And darling, darling, darling
If there's anything you need, I'm here to satisfy
I wanna be there for you down to the wire
Wanna be the one who lights your fire
Call my name and I'll ignite
The love you feel for me
[Chorus]
If you're ready for love, tell me what you want
It's time for love, young girl, come give your love, your love
If you're ready for love, tell me what you want
It's time for love, young girl, come give your love, your love
Baby, baby, my baby
Anything you ask of me
Your wish is my command
I'll go down to your knees
And darling, you can ask for anything
If you just take my hand, baby
Come on and take my hand
Whatever you please
I wanna make love to you, all the time
I wanna be freakin' you every night yeah
Call my name girl if you decide
You wanna freak with me
[Chorus]
Anywhere, anyplace, anytime you call
I will be waiting patiently, baby
Anything you want, just ask it so
I'm always here to comfort you
Every second of the minute, every minute of the hour
Every hour of the day, every day of the week
Every week of the month, every month of the year
I'm here for eternity
[Chorus]
'Cause anything you need, I got it baby
Anything you want, I'll give it lady
Young girl, come give your love, your love
'Cause anything you need, I got it baby
Anything you want, I'll give it lady
Young girl, come give your love, your love
[Chorus]
If there's anything you want or anything you desire
And darling, darling, darling
If there's anything you need, I'm here to satisfy
I wanna be there for you down to the wire
Wanna be the one who lights your fire
Call my name and I'll ignite
The love you feel for me
[Chorus]
If you're ready for love, tell me what you want
It's time for love, young girl, come give your love, your love
If you're ready for love, tell me what you want
It's time for love, young girl, come give your love, your love
Baby, baby, my baby
Anything you ask of me
Your wish is my command
I'll go down to your knees
And darling, you can ask for anything
If you just take my hand, baby
Come on and take my hand
Whatever you please
I wanna make love to you, all the time
I wanna be freakin' you every night yeah
Call my name girl if you decide
You wanna freak with me
[Chorus]
Anywhere, anyplace, anytime you call
I will be waiting patiently, baby
Anything you want, just ask it so
I'm always here to comfort you
Every second of the minute, every minute of the hour
Every hour of the day, every day of the week
Every week of the month, every month of the year
I'm here for eternity
[Chorus]
'Cause anything you need, I got it baby
Anything you want, I'll give it lady
Young girl, come give your love, your love
'Cause anything you need, I got it baby
Anything you want, I'll give it lady
Young girl, come give your love, your love
[Chorus]
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