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.
I've been seeing you around
Something's got you down
I could never seem to figure out
Why a lady so pretty is always wearing a frown
I could turn that to a smile
Sit and talk with me a while
I could show you love, care, and concern
Give me a chance
I'll be your every answer
To all the hurting questions, lessons that kept you guessing
If you would just come to me
Give me all your attention
My love will make things better
And I bet you, if you let me, I'll make you happy, baby, please
[Chorus]
Baby, just let me love you
I promise I'll look out for you
I'll be the man to spoil you, girl
That's my guarantee
Baby, just let me show you
I'll put in work just for you
When it comes to you, it's whatever, girl
That's my guarantee
Throw on my gator shoes and slacks
You wear that dress with the open back
I'm gonna scoop you up
We'll go stepping, no questions
Dipping you slow, girl, you're a fox, I'll never go, oh
And we could have this kind of fun
Every weekend if you want
All you gotta do is let me show you what my kind of love can do
I'll be your every answer
To all the hurting questions, lessons that kept you guessing
If you would just come to me
Give me all your attention
My love will make things better
And I bet you, if you let me, I'll make you happy, baby, please
[Chorus]
You deserve better, you're a jewel
And I recognize the obstacles
That are qualified for loving you
Just give me a chance, chance on love
Can't you see
That the best thing for you is me
[Chorus]
Something's got you down
I could never seem to figure out
Why a lady so pretty is always wearing a frown
I could turn that to a smile
Sit and talk with me a while
I could show you love, care, and concern
Give me a chance
I'll be your every answer
To all the hurting questions, lessons that kept you guessing
If you would just come to me
Give me all your attention
My love will make things better
And I bet you, if you let me, I'll make you happy, baby, please
[Chorus]
Baby, just let me love you
I promise I'll look out for you
I'll be the man to spoil you, girl
That's my guarantee
Baby, just let me show you
I'll put in work just for you
When it comes to you, it's whatever, girl
That's my guarantee
Throw on my gator shoes and slacks
You wear that dress with the open back
I'm gonna scoop you up
We'll go stepping, no questions
Dipping you slow, girl, you're a fox, I'll never go, oh
And we could have this kind of fun
Every weekend if you want
All you gotta do is let me show you what my kind of love can do
I'll be your every answer
To all the hurting questions, lessons that kept you guessing
If you would just come to me
Give me all your attention
My love will make things better
And I bet you, if you let me, I'll make you happy, baby, please
[Chorus]
You deserve better, you're a jewel
And I recognize the obstacles
That are qualified for loving you
Just give me a chance, chance on love
Can't you see
That the best thing for you is me
[Chorus]
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