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 been seven days since my last confession
And I really don't know where to begin
I should have called a taxi
Should have gone straight home
But we could just stay here and know one will know
Move in my direction, I'll show you where to go
Won't you move in my direction
Real slow
Won't you move in my direction, I'll show you where to go
Won't you move in my direction
Real slow
Don't you know that you are my fascination
And I just can't wait to do it all again
I Should have left the party
Should have left alone
But I want you too much I couldn't say no
Move in my direction, I'll show you where to go
Won't you move in my direction
Real slow
Won't you move in my direction
(No one knows)
I'll show you where to go
(I´m not comin' home tonight)
Won't you move in my direction
(Why does wrong)
Real slow
(Feel so right)
Why does wrong feel so right
Move in my direction, I'll show you where to go
Won't you move in my direction
Real slow
Won't you move in my direction
(No one knows)
I'll show you where to go
(I´m not comin' home tonight)
Won't you move in my direction
(Why does wrong)
Real slow
(Feel so right)
Move in my direction
(No one knows)
I'll show you where to go
(I´m not comin' home tonight)
Won't you move in my direction
(Why does wrong)
Real slow
(Feel so right)
And I really don't know where to begin
I should have called a taxi
Should have gone straight home
But we could just stay here and know one will know
Move in my direction, I'll show you where to go
Won't you move in my direction
Real slow
Won't you move in my direction, I'll show you where to go
Won't you move in my direction
Real slow
Don't you know that you are my fascination
And I just can't wait to do it all again
I Should have left the party
Should have left alone
But I want you too much I couldn't say no
Move in my direction, I'll show you where to go
Won't you move in my direction
Real slow
Won't you move in my direction
(No one knows)
I'll show you where to go
(I´m not comin' home tonight)
Won't you move in my direction
(Why does wrong)
Real slow
(Feel so right)
Why does wrong feel so right
Move in my direction, I'll show you where to go
Won't you move in my direction
Real slow
Won't you move in my direction
(No one knows)
I'll show you where to go
(I´m not comin' home tonight)
Won't you move in my direction
(Why does wrong)
Real slow
(Feel so right)
Move in my direction
(No one knows)
I'll show you where to go
(I´m not comin' home tonight)
Won't you move in my direction
(Why does wrong)
Real slow
(Feel so right)
Lyrics submitted by SongMeanings
Move in My Direction Lyrics as written by Ivar Jan Lisinski David Clewett
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Lyrics powered by LyricFind
Add your thoughts
Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.
Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!
More Featured Meanings
Light Up The Sky
Van Halen
Van Halen
Mental Istid
Ebba Grön
Ebba Grön
This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
Amazing
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran tells a story of unsuccessfully trying to feel “Amazing.” This track is about the being weighed down by emotional stress despite valiant attempts to find some positivity in the situation. This track was written by Ed Sheeran from the perspective of his friend. From the track, we see this person fall deeper into the negative thoughts and slide further down the path of mental torment with every lyric.
American Town
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran shares a short story of reconnecting with an old flame on “American Town.” The track is about a holiday Ed Sheeran spends with his countrywoman who resides in America. The two are back together after a long period apart, and get around to enjoying a bunch of fun activities while rekindling the flames of their romance.
Plastic Bag
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
“Plastic Bag” is a song about searching for an escape from personal problems and hoping to find it in the lively atmosphere of a Saturday night party. Ed Sheeran tells the story of his friend and the myriad of troubles he is going through. Unable to find any solutions, this friend seeks a last resort in a party and the vanity that comes with it.
“I overthink and have trouble sleepin’ / All purpose gone and don’t have a reason / And there’s no doctor to stop this bleedin’ / So I left home and jumped in the deep end,” Ed Sheeran sings in verse one. He continues by adding that this person is feeling the weight of having disappointed his father and doesn’t have any friends to rely on in this difficult moment. In the second verse, Ed sings about the role of grief in his friend’s plight and his dwindling faith in prayer. “Saturday night is givin’ me a reason to rely on the strobe lights / The lifeline of a promise in a shot glass, and I’ll take that / If you’re givin’ out love from a plastic bag,” Ed sings on the chorus, as his friend turns to new vices in hopes of feeling better.