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.
Save your breath
And I'll talk instead
And you'll just drop dead
And stay away from me
You've got me wrapped around your fingers
But I've got you figured out
And I'm down
But not out
She said love is, love is for the blind
And you gave yours without your eyes
So why be smart shy?
I hate to say I told you so
Yours never gonna let this go
With every little look you gave
And every move you made
She had you on the tip of your toes
Catch your breath
I know you're upset
But I am resilient to it
This test
I've got you down to a science
And I've got evidence
You're down and you're out
She said love is, love is for the blind
And you gave yours without your eyes
Oh why be smart shy?
I hate to say I told you so
You're never gonna let this go
With every little look she gave
And every move she made
She had you on the tip of your toes
You know
This is how it goes
Nothing lasts forever
That you should know
How it shows
You were on the ropes
You will feel so low
Just know that I am with you all
I hate to say I told you so
You're never gonna let this go
With every little look I'll give
And every move I'll make
I hate to say I told you so
You're never gonna let this go
With every little look she gave
And every move she made
She had you on the tip of your toes
On the tip of your toes
(oh oh oh oh oh woah oh)
(oh oh oh oh oh woah oh)
And I'll talk instead
And you'll just drop dead
And stay away from me
You've got me wrapped around your fingers
But I've got you figured out
And I'm down
But not out
She said love is, love is for the blind
And you gave yours without your eyes
So why be smart shy?
I hate to say I told you so
Yours never gonna let this go
With every little look you gave
And every move you made
She had you on the tip of your toes
Catch your breath
I know you're upset
But I am resilient to it
This test
I've got you down to a science
And I've got evidence
You're down and you're out
She said love is, love is for the blind
And you gave yours without your eyes
Oh why be smart shy?
I hate to say I told you so
You're never gonna let this go
With every little look she gave
And every move she made
She had you on the tip of your toes
You know
This is how it goes
Nothing lasts forever
That you should know
How it shows
You were on the ropes
You will feel so low
Just know that I am with you all
I hate to say I told you so
You're never gonna let this go
With every little look I'll give
And every move I'll make
I hate to say I told you so
You're never gonna let this go
With every little look she gave
And every move she made
She had you on the tip of your toes
On the tip of your toes
(oh oh oh oh oh woah oh)
(oh oh oh oh oh woah oh)
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