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.
Well, me and love have an understanding
Not to be too demanding
We both know when someone's crossed that line
Well, I'm on fire, there's no turning back
I tripped the switch that sprung the trap
There's no point in trying to hide this time
I can't fight it
I can't keep myself from wanting you
I can't fight it
No matter what you say
No matter what you do
I can't keep from loving you
Give me a blindfold and cigarette
There's no rescue and no regrets
The King of Fools beaten by the Queen of Hearts
I went and busted out the heavy guns
A freight train that I can't outrun
Well, I surrender and I'm holding out my arms
I can't fight it
I can't keep myself from wanting you
I can't fight it
No matter what you say
Whoa, no matter what you do
I can't keep from loving you
Hey
Well, me and love have an understanding
Not to be too demanding
Well, I surrender and I'm holding out my arms
I can't fight it (I can't fight it)
I can't keep myself from wanting you
I can't fight it (I can't fight it)
No matter what you say (No matter what you say)
No matter what you do (No matter what you do)
I can't keep from loving you
Hey (I can't fight it)
Whoa, I can't fight it, baby
Not to be too demanding
We both know when someone's crossed that line
Well, I'm on fire, there's no turning back
I tripped the switch that sprung the trap
There's no point in trying to hide this time
I can't fight it
I can't keep myself from wanting you
I can't fight it
No matter what you say
No matter what you do
I can't keep from loving you
Give me a blindfold and cigarette
There's no rescue and no regrets
The King of Fools beaten by the Queen of Hearts
I went and busted out the heavy guns
A freight train that I can't outrun
Well, I surrender and I'm holding out my arms
I can't fight it
I can't keep myself from wanting you
I can't fight it
No matter what you say
Whoa, no matter what you do
I can't keep from loving you
Hey
Well, me and love have an understanding
Not to be too demanding
Well, I surrender and I'm holding out my arms
I can't fight it (I can't fight it)
I can't keep myself from wanting you
I can't fight it (I can't fight it)
No matter what you say (No matter what you say)
No matter what you do (No matter what you do)
I can't keep from loving you
Hey (I can't fight it)
Whoa, I can't fight it, baby
Lyrics submitted by nikkus34
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