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.
You're so ungrateful
Why do you hurt me so
I tried to please you
I thought I'd never let you go
But all you've given me
Is all misery and pain
You don't love me
You took my heart and love in vain
At first I was a fool
I never thought you'd be this cruel
You turned around and hurt me
The things you made me do
And all heartache I went through
This love of ours is ending
[Chorus]
If you want some lovin'
Gotta get some lovin'
Well you need some lovin'
Gotta' share your lovin'
Gotta' feel that lovin'
Inside my heart
Know that you are mine
Get some lovin'
You want some
Get some
Get some lovin'
You need some
Get some
Get some lovin'
You want some
Get some
Get some lovin'
You need some
Get some
Get some lovin'
You want some
Get some
Get some lovin'
You need some
Get some
You tried to play me
But I wouldn't play your games
You tried to tell me
That everything is still the same
I'm going crazy
I don't know whatever to do
Don't think its easy
No its not easy leavin' you
Just like my momma said
If you ever get misled
Forget about your lover
You must always keep your pride
If you want to survive
There will always be another
[Chorus]
Get some lovin'
You want some
Get some
Get some lovin'
You need some
Get some
Get some lovin'
You want some
Get some
Why do you hurt me so
I tried to please you
I thought I'd never let you go
But all you've given me
Is all misery and pain
You don't love me
You took my heart and love in vain
At first I was a fool
I never thought you'd be this cruel
You turned around and hurt me
The things you made me do
And all heartache I went through
This love of ours is ending
[Chorus]
If you want some lovin'
Gotta get some lovin'
Well you need some lovin'
Gotta' share your lovin'
Gotta' feel that lovin'
Inside my heart
Know that you are mine
Get some lovin'
You want some
Get some
Get some lovin'
You need some
Get some
Get some lovin'
You want some
Get some
Get some lovin'
You need some
Get some
Get some lovin'
You want some
Get some
Get some lovin'
You need some
Get some
You tried to play me
But I wouldn't play your games
You tried to tell me
That everything is still the same
I'm going crazy
I don't know whatever to do
Don't think its easy
No its not easy leavin' you
Just like my momma said
If you ever get misled
Forget about your lover
You must always keep your pride
If you want to survive
There will always be another
[Chorus]
Get some lovin'
You want some
Get some
Get some lovin'
You need some
Get some
Get some lovin'
You want some
Get some
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Some Lovin' Lyrics as written by Ralph Falcon Oscar Gaetan
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