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.
She wore a pink sweater
I'd never seen her better than this
Then we kissed and I cut myself open
And I never
Ever loved another like this
It was bliss as she said with a smile
Oh-oh-oh
I'm gonna die a believer
Bulletproof
Oh-oh-oh
I'm gonna die a believer
Bulletproof
Now I'll be winter and you'll be content
I cut like Jack the Ripper so believe me when the boy sings
Oh-oh-oh
I'm gonna die a believer
Bulletproof
Rock solid,
I can taste the fear in the air
In her hair
In her lipstick
Her screams
And I never
Ever loved another like this
It was bliss til she said I was vile
Now I'll be winter and you'll be content
I cut like Jack the Ripper so believe me when the boy sings
Oh-oh-oh
I'm gonna die a believer
Bulletproof
Dance like a stripper
It's money well spent
I sway like Jack the Ripper
So believe me when the boy sings
Oh-oh-oh
I'm gonna die a believer
Bulletproof
Rock solid
I can see you down on your knees
Begging please
With your damn yous and thank yous
And I never
Ever loved another like this
It was bliss like we're going out of style
Now I'll be winter and you'll be content
I cut like Jack the Ripper so believe me when the boy sings
Oh-oh-oh
I'm gonna die a believer
Oh-oh-oh
I'm gonna die a believer
Oh-oh-oh
I'm gonna die a believer
Bulletproof
I'd never seen her better than this
Then we kissed and I cut myself open
And I never
Ever loved another like this
It was bliss as she said with a smile
Oh-oh-oh
I'm gonna die a believer
Bulletproof
Oh-oh-oh
I'm gonna die a believer
Bulletproof
Now I'll be winter and you'll be content
I cut like Jack the Ripper so believe me when the boy sings
Oh-oh-oh
I'm gonna die a believer
Bulletproof
Rock solid,
I can taste the fear in the air
In her hair
In her lipstick
Her screams
And I never
Ever loved another like this
It was bliss til she said I was vile
Now I'll be winter and you'll be content
I cut like Jack the Ripper so believe me when the boy sings
Oh-oh-oh
I'm gonna die a believer
Bulletproof
Dance like a stripper
It's money well spent
I sway like Jack the Ripper
So believe me when the boy sings
Oh-oh-oh
I'm gonna die a believer
Bulletproof
Rock solid
I can see you down on your knees
Begging please
With your damn yous and thank yous
And I never
Ever loved another like this
It was bliss like we're going out of style
Now I'll be winter and you'll be content
I cut like Jack the Ripper so believe me when the boy sings
Oh-oh-oh
I'm gonna die a believer
Oh-oh-oh
I'm gonna die a believer
Oh-oh-oh
I'm gonna die a believer
Bulletproof
Lyrics submitted by Rheana
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I believe that this song reflects a relationship that started off well but was soon just made for the sexual pleasure of the two and no actual feelings were attached.
"She wore a pink sweater I'd never seen her better than this Then we kissed and I cut myself open And I never Ever loved another like this It was bliss as she said with a smile" This could represent the start of the relationship and how it was innocent and blissful.
"Short Stack – Jack The Ripper No Comments0 TagsFavorite Know something about this song or lyrics? Add it to our wiki. Read More...Edit Wiki She wore a pink sweater I'd never seen her better than this Then we kissed and I cut myself open And I never Ever loved another like this It was bliss as she said with a smile
Oh-oh-oh I'm gonna die a believer Bulletproof Oh-oh-oh I'm gonna die a believer Bulletproof
Now I'll be winter and you'll be content I cut like Jack the Ripper so believe me when the boy sings
Oh-oh-oh I'm gonna die a believer Bulletproof" As for the 'die a believer' parts, I'm thinking this is reflecting/hoping what the relationship will be like, but as it goes to 'now I'll be winter' it reflects how cold the relationship starts getting but the other seems to fine with it (you'll be content)
"Rock solid, I can taste the fear in the air In her hair In her lipstick Her screams And I never Ever loved another like this It was bliss til she said I was vile" This is when the relationship starts to get worse (til she said I was vile). Her 'fear' could be of the relationship turning out worse even though she could be inflicting what makes it worse.
"Dance like a stripper It's money well spent I sway like Jack the Ripper So believe me when the boy sings" When the relationship starts to just be for intercourse.
"Rock solid I can see you down on your knees Begging please With your damn yous and thank yous And I never Ever loved another like this It was bliss like we're going out of style" The girl is starting to get detached from the relationship and is getting sick of the other, eventually deciding it's getting old (going out of style) and they call it off.