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.
Banana brains, you're the apple of my eye
Stay with me tonight
'Cause I'm having the best time of my life
Banana brains, you're the apple of my eye
Stay with me tonight
'Cause I'm having the best time of my life
Made by God
Ninji
Baby girl, you're so fine
So, so fine, you blow my mind
Look at you, coochie coo
Juicy, tushy, gushy, goo
Boobie one, boobie two
Bouncing like a Looney Tune
Booty boomin', cookie juice
Gushin' out your coochie, boo
You're so cute, like Pikachu
Ain't no one so sweet like you
I whistle then you sneak into
My lonely heart like peek-a-boo
Now every time I think of you not by my side I dry my eyes
I just wanna sing lullabies to my little butterfly
Banana brains, you're the apple of my eye
Stay with me tonight
'Cause I'm having the best time of my life
Banana brains, you're the apple of my eye
Stay with me tonight
'Cause I'm having the best time of my life
Turn up!
Banana brains, you're the apple of my eye
Stay with me tonight
'Cause I'm having the best time of my life
Banana brains, you're the apple of my eye
Stay with me tonight
'Cause I'm having the best time of my life
Baby boy, you so cool
How can I stay mad at you?
I love you and that's the truth
You so silly, you so stupid
You the best
I never want you to stress
Everything gonna be cool
Wait and see
Just hold my hand and stay with me
B-B-Baby girl, you been there for me
Through thick and thin with cool energy
You cared for me, yeah, defended me
Helped me defeat my e-e-enemies
Life's weird it keeps testing me
No other girl in the world impressing me
You like Yudu, you voodoo fresh to me
You just wanna be different
Get the best of me
It was meant to be
You were sent to me
You and me got wild destiny
You're like a little angel won't ever pressure me
E-e-everything you do is so Zef to me
I love it that you best friends with me
Just wanna treat your heart carefully
'Cause everyday I feel blessed to be
The boy chillin' with you right next to me
Banana brains, you're the apple of my eye
Stay with me tonight
'Cause I'm having the best time of my life
Banana brains, you're the apple of my eye
Stay with me tonight
'Cause I'm having the best time of my life
Stay with me tonight
Stay with me tonight
Stay with me tonight
'Cause I'm having the best time of my life
I love your energy! (the best time)
I love it that you're there for me! (the best time)
Everything is meant to be! (the best time)
Baby, you were sent to me! (I'm having the best time of my life)
I love your energy!
I love it that you're there for me!
Everything is meant to be!
Baby, you were sent to me!
I love your energy!
I love it that you're there for me!
Everything is meant to be!
Baby, you were sent to me!
Stay with me tonight
'Cause I'm having the best time of my life
Banana brains, you're the apple of my eye
Stay with me tonight
'Cause I'm having the best time of my life
Made by God
Ninji
Baby girl, you're so fine
So, so fine, you blow my mind
Look at you, coochie coo
Juicy, tushy, gushy, goo
Boobie one, boobie two
Bouncing like a Looney Tune
Booty boomin', cookie juice
Gushin' out your coochie, boo
You're so cute, like Pikachu
Ain't no one so sweet like you
I whistle then you sneak into
My lonely heart like peek-a-boo
Now every time I think of you not by my side I dry my eyes
I just wanna sing lullabies to my little butterfly
Banana brains, you're the apple of my eye
Stay with me tonight
'Cause I'm having the best time of my life
Banana brains, you're the apple of my eye
Stay with me tonight
'Cause I'm having the best time of my life
Turn up!
Banana brains, you're the apple of my eye
Stay with me tonight
'Cause I'm having the best time of my life
Banana brains, you're the apple of my eye
Stay with me tonight
'Cause I'm having the best time of my life
Baby boy, you so cool
How can I stay mad at you?
I love you and that's the truth
You so silly, you so stupid
You the best
I never want you to stress
Everything gonna be cool
Wait and see
Just hold my hand and stay with me
B-B-Baby girl, you been there for me
Through thick and thin with cool energy
You cared for me, yeah, defended me
Helped me defeat my e-e-enemies
Life's weird it keeps testing me
No other girl in the world impressing me
You like Yudu, you voodoo fresh to me
You just wanna be different
Get the best of me
It was meant to be
You were sent to me
You and me got wild destiny
You're like a little angel won't ever pressure me
E-e-everything you do is so Zef to me
I love it that you best friends with me
Just wanna treat your heart carefully
'Cause everyday I feel blessed to be
The boy chillin' with you right next to me
Banana brains, you're the apple of my eye
Stay with me tonight
'Cause I'm having the best time of my life
Banana brains, you're the apple of my eye
Stay with me tonight
'Cause I'm having the best time of my life
Stay with me tonight
Stay with me tonight
Stay with me tonight
'Cause I'm having the best time of my life
I love your energy! (the best time)
I love it that you're there for me! (the best time)
Everything is meant to be! (the best time)
Baby, you were sent to me! (I'm having the best time of my life)
I love your energy!
I love it that you're there for me!
Everything is meant to be!
Baby, you were sent to me!
I love your energy!
I love it that you're there for me!
Everything is meant to be!
Baby, you were sent to me!
Lyrics submitted by Mellow_Harsher
Banana Brain Lyrics as written by Anri Du Toit Watkin Tudor Jones
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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