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.
Lyrics: daryl hall, sara allen
Music: daryl hall
When I look in your eyes I can see there's more than passion there
Something ugly and lovely is tuning in just behind your stare
Yeah, I've seen it before and I think that I'd know it anywhere
So tell me girl what you want
I know you know
Grin and bare it, no no I like what you're wearing
You gotta leave it on all night
As above so below so they say so can we do the magick [sic] right
Kiss and tell, when I know you so well there's no need to be polite
That's right
So tell me girl what you want
I know you know
Take a position 'cause you know I'm gonna listen to you
Tell me
Ain't no conditions, no there isn't baby ya don't have to sell me
'cause I love you and I want you tonight
So tell me girl what you want
I know you know.
Music: daryl hall
When I look in your eyes I can see there's more than passion there
Something ugly and lovely is tuning in just behind your stare
Yeah, I've seen it before and I think that I'd know it anywhere
So tell me girl what you want
I know you know
Grin and bare it, no no I like what you're wearing
You gotta leave it on all night
As above so below so they say so can we do the magick [sic] right
Kiss and tell, when I know you so well there's no need to be polite
That's right
So tell me girl what you want
I know you know
Take a position 'cause you know I'm gonna listen to you
Tell me
Ain't no conditions, no there isn't baby ya don't have to sell me
'cause I love you and I want you tonight
So tell me girl what you want
I know you know.
Lyrics submitted by Mellow_Harsher
Tell Me What You Want Lyrics as written by Sara Allen Daryl Hall
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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