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.
One day I'll shave every morning
There won't be a bristle to tickle your chin
And I promise I won't call you clumsy or anything
And I'll smile when you tell me it's funny
Then double enjoin you in giggling fits
Won't snarl when you ask to lend money
And stop saying you've got childbearing hips
Give you food whenever you're craving
I promise never to shout 'pig pig pig pig'
Never mention the names of past girlfriends
We're older now for the time being icing
Won't fake tired when your joints need rubdown
I'll help you through all those terrible things
I know I've always hurt you, you've said so
But I won't analyze you and I'll never criticize you again
And I'll stand up conveniently if you ask me so
Put my foot in my mouth and my other one too
Just to stop me from shouting "you're dying
If you don't put that dang faggot out right now!"
Join the Bogart Fan Club tomorrow
Swear allegiance to Philip and Lawrence and Mum
Speak up when I come around on Sundays
And cut out the kissing and everything ?
?? to sleep in the evening
And drive you wherever the hell we end up
Hold your hand when your hand needs to be held
And take everything the wrong way when you tell me everything is okay
When you tell me everything is okay
There won't be a bristle to tickle your chin
And I promise I won't call you clumsy or anything
And I'll smile when you tell me it's funny
Then double enjoin you in giggling fits
Won't snarl when you ask to lend money
And stop saying you've got childbearing hips
Give you food whenever you're craving
I promise never to shout 'pig pig pig pig'
Never mention the names of past girlfriends
We're older now for the time being icing
Won't fake tired when your joints need rubdown
I'll help you through all those terrible things
I know I've always hurt you, you've said so
But I won't analyze you and I'll never criticize you again
And I'll stand up conveniently if you ask me so
Put my foot in my mouth and my other one too
Just to stop me from shouting "you're dying
If you don't put that dang faggot out right now!"
Join the Bogart Fan Club tomorrow
Swear allegiance to Philip and Lawrence and Mum
Speak up when I come around on Sundays
And cut out the kissing and everything ?
?? to sleep in the evening
And drive you wherever the hell we end up
Hold your hand when your hand needs to be held
And take everything the wrong way when you tell me everything is okay
When you tell me everything is okay
Lyrics submitted by smallwonderrobot
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