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.
No need to call, just come around
And bring my suitcase of Carter Browns
Those feisty chicks, those starving men
I know you're never gonna read them
Bring it round, all I've got is fantasy
Fantasy is all I've got to sustain me
Come on now, just bring it round
My suitcase of Carter Browns
Suitcase of Carter Browns
Airport lounge, I'm running late
I'm gonna take it through the customs gate
They're gonna check, they're gonna smile
They're gonna know I'm a man of style
I don't understand women anymore
I guess that means I didn't understand them before
Come on now, just bring it round
My suitcase of Carter Browns
Suitcase of Carter Browns
Come on, bring it around
Remember the bit where he pours a Scotch
And she's undressing slowly in the lounge room
Touches her neck and says take her in check
Because first I've got to take this guy down
Suitcase of Carter Browns
Suitcase of Carter Browns
Come on, bring it around
Suitcase of Carter Browns
Just bring it round, just bring it round
Just bring it round, just bring it round
Just bring it round, my suitcase
Suitcase of Carter Browns
Come on, bring it around
Suitcase of Carter Browns
Come on, bring it around
Suitcase of Carter Browns
And bring my suitcase of Carter Browns
Those feisty chicks, those starving men
I know you're never gonna read them
Bring it round, all I've got is fantasy
Fantasy is all I've got to sustain me
Come on now, just bring it round
My suitcase of Carter Browns
Suitcase of Carter Browns
Airport lounge, I'm running late
I'm gonna take it through the customs gate
They're gonna check, they're gonna smile
They're gonna know I'm a man of style
I don't understand women anymore
I guess that means I didn't understand them before
Come on now, just bring it round
My suitcase of Carter Browns
Suitcase of Carter Browns
Come on, bring it around
Remember the bit where he pours a Scotch
And she's undressing slowly in the lounge room
Touches her neck and says take her in check
Because first I've got to take this guy down
Suitcase of Carter Browns
Suitcase of Carter Browns
Come on, bring it around
Suitcase of Carter Browns
Just bring it round, just bring it round
Just bring it round, just bring it round
Just bring it round, my suitcase
Suitcase of Carter Browns
Come on, bring it around
Suitcase of Carter Browns
Come on, bring it around
Suitcase of Carter Browns
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