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.
"Maybe, just maybe
Naughty girls need love too"
I've been told time and time again
That you can't treat love like a game
But I play rough with hearts that never mend
'Cause some guys like you do the same
Love was just a four letter word
Never heard how absurd it could be
But now I can't believe this is real
How I feel now you steal
My heart away from me
Used to be so good and so bad
Sex was just something I had
Used to always know what to do
Now you've got me confused
Baby don't let me be misunderstood
Temporary love's so bad but if feels so good
Then along came you
Now I know its true
Naughty girls need love too
Then came you, then came you
Yes, it's true
I'm in love with you
And believe it baby this time
Your love won't get away
Stay here in the place to be
We can get busy my way
For six forevers and a day-ay-ay
Ooh it's only you I adore
So much more than my body
Was asking for
Yes your love is breaking my chill
Even still there's a thrill
In my heart
"Samantha Fox was such a wild dame
Huh but what's in a name
(S-S-Samantha, S-S-Samantha)
No more fun and games of the mind
Let's get busy one more time"
Naughty girls need love too"
I've been told time and time again
That you can't treat love like a game
But I play rough with hearts that never mend
'Cause some guys like you do the same
Love was just a four letter word
Never heard how absurd it could be
But now I can't believe this is real
How I feel now you steal
My heart away from me
Used to be so good and so bad
Sex was just something I had
Used to always know what to do
Now you've got me confused
Baby don't let me be misunderstood
Temporary love's so bad but if feels so good
Then along came you
Now I know its true
Naughty girls need love too
Then came you, then came you
Yes, it's true
I'm in love with you
And believe it baby this time
Your love won't get away
Stay here in the place to be
We can get busy my way
For six forevers and a day-ay-ay
Ooh it's only you I adore
So much more than my body
Was asking for
Yes your love is breaking my chill
Even still there's a thrill
In my heart
"Samantha Fox was such a wild dame
Huh but what's in a name
(S-S-Samantha, S-S-Samantha)
No more fun and games of the mind
Let's get busy one more time"
Lyrics submitted by SongMeanings, edited by israndy
Naughty Girls (Need Love Too) Lyrics as written by Lucien J. George Brian P. George
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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