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.
It's not a natural thang if we can't do it
Come on and let's get to it tonight
The feeling's oh so right
It's not a natural thang if we can't do it
Come on and let's get to it tonight
The feeling's oh so right
You know that I want your love tonight
'Cause the feeling's oh so right
So take off your coat and settle down
'Cause the time is now to move around
Every little fantasy
Girl, you got it with me
And if real love is what you want
Then you gotta come and get me on...
Every day, every night (ohoohoh)
I long to have near me all the time (All the time)
Give me a chance to give you my love (Give you my love)
Everything will be all right
But you gotta keep me satisfied (yeeeah)
It's not a natural thang if we can't do it
Come on and let's get to it tonight
The feeling's oh so right
It's not a natural thang if we can't do it
Come on and let's get to it tonight
The feeling's oh so right
Turn off the lights and unplug the phone
Boomin' O'Jays as we get it on
Girl, you know, that I've been waiting patiently (patiently)
I've been imaging thangs
That we can do
You just gotta give me a chance
To make sweet love, make sweet love to you.
Every day, every night (ohoohoh)
I long to have near me all the time (All the time)
Give me a chance to give you my love (Give you my love)
Everything will be all right
But you gotta keep me satisfied (yeeeah)
It's not a natural thang if we can't do it
Come on and let's get to it tonight
The feeling's oh so right
It's not a natural thang if we can't do it
Come on and let's get to it tonight
The feeling's oh so right
Break it down...
Come on and let's get to it tonight
The feeling's oh so right
It's not a natural thang if we can't do it
Come on and let's get to it tonight
The feeling's oh so right
You know that I want your love tonight
'Cause the feeling's oh so right
So take off your coat and settle down
'Cause the time is now to move around
Every little fantasy
Girl, you got it with me
And if real love is what you want
Then you gotta come and get me on...
Every day, every night (ohoohoh)
I long to have near me all the time (All the time)
Give me a chance to give you my love (Give you my love)
Everything will be all right
But you gotta keep me satisfied (yeeeah)
It's not a natural thang if we can't do it
Come on and let's get to it tonight
The feeling's oh so right
It's not a natural thang if we can't do it
Come on and let's get to it tonight
The feeling's oh so right
Turn off the lights and unplug the phone
Boomin' O'Jays as we get it on
Girl, you know, that I've been waiting patiently (patiently)
I've been imaging thangs
That we can do
You just gotta give me a chance
To make sweet love, make sweet love to you.
Every day, every night (ohoohoh)
I long to have near me all the time (All the time)
Give me a chance to give you my love (Give you my love)
Everything will be all right
But you gotta keep me satisfied (yeeeah)
It's not a natural thang if we can't do it
Come on and let's get to it tonight
The feeling's oh so right
It's not a natural thang if we can't do it
Come on and let's get to it tonight
The feeling's oh so right
Break it down...
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Natural Thang Lyrics as written by Danielle Jones
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