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.
Your a high class lady, pretty baby
Looking good in a rubber dress
You need a man who's good looking
Not some hippy who's hairs a mess
Come over to the house of sin
Get back to me again
Cos my husband approves, he likes to watch
and sometimes he joins in
Lets get personal.
Hey there brother, I'm looking for a lover
I'm just a single mother of two
I'm looking for a guy to make good with late night cuddles
And I guess I'm thinking that you'll do
Time wasters need not apply,
But get back to me once again
Let me know the time of your arrival
And I'll come and meet you off the train.
Lets get personal.
Looking good in a rubber dress
You need a man who's good looking
Not some hippy who's hairs a mess
Come over to the house of sin
Get back to me again
Cos my husband approves, he likes to watch
and sometimes he joins in
Lets get personal.
Hey there brother, I'm looking for a lover
I'm just a single mother of two
I'm looking for a guy to make good with late night cuddles
And I guess I'm thinking that you'll do
Time wasters need not apply,
But get back to me once again
Let me know the time of your arrival
And I'll come and meet you off the train.
Lets get personal.
Lyrics submitted by Stashyjon
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