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.
What do I say?
What can I do?
Well, I know I gotta move on
But I'm stuck on you
Maybe I'm tired
Maybe I'm lost
Over dramatic
What do you want?
How do you feel?
Send me a sign
Hailey, dance all night
Hailey, dance all night
I can't stop
I can't sleep
Well, I got a different crush
Every other week
Maybe I'm cold
Maybe I'm blind
I can't understand it
What do you want?
How do you feel?
Save me some time
Hailey, dance all night
Hailey, dance all night
Hey, la la la, hey, la la la
Dance all night
Hey, la la la la la, hey, la la la
Dance all night
Hailey, I know you're tired
And I know your heart is tough
But I drove all night
Just to tell you I'm in love
That I don't need more
When I look into your eyes
I was weak before
But now I'm paralyzed
Hailey, I'm paralyzed
(Hailey, dance all night)
I feel it coming, I'm always running
I'm feeling light
(Hailey, dance all night)
I feel it coming, I'm always running
I'm feeling light
(Hailey, dance all night)
I feel it coming, I'm always running
I'm feeling light
Dance all, dance all night
Dance all, dance all night
What do I say?
What can I do?
What can I do?
Well, I know I gotta move on
But I'm stuck on you
Maybe I'm tired
Maybe I'm lost
Over dramatic
What do you want?
How do you feel?
Send me a sign
Hailey, dance all night
Hailey, dance all night
I can't stop
I can't sleep
Well, I got a different crush
Every other week
Maybe I'm cold
Maybe I'm blind
I can't understand it
What do you want?
How do you feel?
Save me some time
Hailey, dance all night
Hailey, dance all night
Hey, la la la, hey, la la la
Dance all night
Hey, la la la la la, hey, la la la
Dance all night
Hailey, I know you're tired
And I know your heart is tough
But I drove all night
Just to tell you I'm in love
That I don't need more
When I look into your eyes
I was weak before
But now I'm paralyzed
Hailey, I'm paralyzed
(Hailey, dance all night)
I feel it coming, I'm always running
I'm feeling light
(Hailey, dance all night)
I feel it coming, I'm always running
I'm feeling light
(Hailey, dance all night)
I feel it coming, I'm always running
I'm feeling light
Dance all, dance all night
Dance all, dance all night
What do I say?
What can I do?
Lyrics submitted by nikkus34
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