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.
Candy tasting sweet
Tastes a lot like blood on my tongue
Sure is nice when it's fading
Still you have not shown
There was a storm black as night
Wind was howling with the rain and clouds
I was alone waiting for you
Still you have not shown
When you come through my door
I won't make you a dream
I won't invade your soul if you don't want me
You make me feel like a hurricane
And tear my life apart
And as I stand in the wind & rain
Feels like an ocean in my way
And not a day goes by when I wonder if
Your alive at all
Stared at the phone to make it ring
Baby I was worried maybe scared
I was alone waiting for you
Still you have not shown
When you come through my door
I won't tell you hello
You'll see it in my eyes how I'm with you
Can't we feel like a woman and man
And make up for lost love
Tastes a lot like blood on my tongue
Sure is nice when it's fading
Still you have not shown
There was a storm black as night
Wind was howling with the rain and clouds
I was alone waiting for you
Still you have not shown
When you come through my door
I won't make you a dream
I won't invade your soul if you don't want me
You make me feel like a hurricane
And tear my life apart
And as I stand in the wind & rain
Feels like an ocean in my way
And not a day goes by when I wonder if
Your alive at all
Stared at the phone to make it ring
Baby I was worried maybe scared
I was alone waiting for you
Still you have not shown
When you come through my door
I won't tell you hello
You'll see it in my eyes how I'm with you
Can't we feel like a woman and man
And make up for lost love
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This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
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