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.
Gotta tell you baby, everything's alright
Well I told you baby, where I was last night
But no matter what I say baby, you can't see the light
Gotta tell you baby, promises I kept
Well, I told you baby, sorta step by step
But no matter what I say baby, I'll live without your help.
Gonna back up baby and start all over again
Gonna back up baby and start all over again
But even if I do, I know you're gonna make me tell you again.
(Hang on, rock blue caps, let's go now)
Gonna tell you baby, one time again
Gonna tell you every place that I've been
So listen now baby, till I get to the end.
'Cause I'm gonna keep on coming till you give in.
Well I tell you baby, gotta change your mind
Well I'm talking baby, till I'm almost blind
But no matter what I say baby, I'm just not that kind
(Rock again, blue caps)
Gonna back up baby and start all over again
Gonna back up baby and start all over again
But even if I do, I know you're gonna make me tell you
Well even if I do, I know you're gonna make me tell you
Well even if I do, I know you're gonna make me tell you again.
Well I told you baby, where I was last night
But no matter what I say baby, you can't see the light
Gotta tell you baby, promises I kept
Well, I told you baby, sorta step by step
But no matter what I say baby, I'll live without your help.
Gonna back up baby and start all over again
Gonna back up baby and start all over again
But even if I do, I know you're gonna make me tell you again.
(Hang on, rock blue caps, let's go now)
Gonna tell you baby, one time again
Gonna tell you every place that I've been
So listen now baby, till I get to the end.
'Cause I'm gonna keep on coming till you give in.
Well I tell you baby, gotta change your mind
Well I'm talking baby, till I'm almost blind
But no matter what I say baby, I'm just not that kind
(Rock again, blue caps)
Gonna back up baby and start all over again
Gonna back up baby and start all over again
But even if I do, I know you're gonna make me tell you
Well even if I do, I know you're gonna make me tell you
Well even if I do, I know you're gonna make me tell you again.
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