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.
Taffy spun, wild horses run
And the walls are filled with molasses
You said I look pretty by the frozen Mississippi
The future felt fantastic
Lottery, I stole a Christmas tree
You stood watch in the hotel hall
You lit up our room like a waning moon
Of melting plastic
Just a couple hours (Hours)
We'll have superpowers
I wanna get lost
Over that bridge to La Crosse
Rarely could toss
Throwing dice on the bar
Your ranting, I couldn't stand it
I cut the apple in two, it just wouldn't do
Baby, you're so romantic
Endless talk, not getting old
I could not leave it alone
I wanted to please you, my dress was see-through
As I looked through your phone
I am such a coward
How could you send her flowers?
I want to get lost
There's a bridge to La Crosse
In a Chinese robe, I spun the globe
And my finger landed back home
If you're not willing
Then I'm not giving you my heart of gold
Nudie pics, I do not regret it
I knew that you were gone
I did so freely and wanted you to see me
Off that throne you put me on
Just a couple hours
We'll have superpowers
I'm gonna get lost
Over that bridge from La Crosse
And the walls are filled with molasses
You said I look pretty by the frozen Mississippi
The future felt fantastic
Lottery, I stole a Christmas tree
You stood watch in the hotel hall
You lit up our room like a waning moon
Of melting plastic
Just a couple hours (Hours)
We'll have superpowers
I wanna get lost
Over that bridge to La Crosse
Rarely could toss
Throwing dice on the bar
Your ranting, I couldn't stand it
I cut the apple in two, it just wouldn't do
Baby, you're so romantic
Endless talk, not getting old
I could not leave it alone
I wanted to please you, my dress was see-through
As I looked through your phone
I am such a coward
How could you send her flowers?
I want to get lost
There's a bridge to La Crosse
In a Chinese robe, I spun the globe
And my finger landed back home
If you're not willing
Then I'm not giving you my heart of gold
Nudie pics, I do not regret it
I knew that you were gone
I did so freely and wanted you to see me
Off that throne you put me on
Just a couple hours
We'll have superpowers
I'm gonna get lost
Over that bridge from La Crosse
Lyrics submitted by Mellow_Harsher
Taffy Lyrics as written by Jenny Diane Lewis
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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