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.
I've been working late
You've been on my case
You wish I was better at communication (ooh)
Lately, you've been telling me the truest statements
I find it hard to believe
That you love me and only me
I find it hard to see
I find it hard to see
It's gon' be hard for me to give you all of me (yeah, yeah)
You hold it down for me
You get this crown for me (whoa oh, yeah, yeah)
And I don't usually 'cause it's new to me
But I think I'm feelin' you, oh, but I
I got trust issues, trust issues, yeah
He can't love you like I love you
He can't fuck you like I fuck you
Whoever it is can't handle you (no)
Spendin' money ain't a thing, I do it, baby
On that Gucci purse and them shoes
You know I've been checking for you
I know you're ready for your glow up
And start to act like nobody know ya
Don't pick your phone up
It's gon' be too hard for me
It's gon' be hard for me (yes, it is)
To give you all of me (yeah, yeah)
You hold it down for me (hold it down)
You get this crown for me (whoa-oh yeah, yeah)
And I don't usually (no) 'cause it's new to me
But I think I'm feelin' you, oh, but I
I got trust issues (but I), trust issues, yeah
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
I just want the truth, you won't hurt my feelings, no
Just tell me the truth, I'm not the only one you dealin' with
I just want the truth, you won't hurt my feelings, no
Just tell me the truth, I'm not the only one you dealin' with
Yeah, 'cause you ain't gotta act like you a good girl for me (yeah)
No, you ain't gotta act like, you ain't gotta like that (yeah)
And you ain't gotta act like a good girl, you a little freak (yeah)
No, you ain't gotta act like, you ain't gotta like that
Five in the morning, that's when we be zoned in
Fuckin' up the headboard
Girl, that's what it's there for
Tonight, you gon' act like you're my baby, but we know the truth
Tomorrow, you might be somewhere else, yeah, with your other boo (boo)
That's crazy (that's crazy)
You spend time with him but I'm your baby (your baby)
You know he ain't me (know he ain't me)
You tell me I'm on your mind daily
Either way (oh-oh)
I just want the truth, you won't hurt my feelings, no
Just tell me the truth, I'm not the only one you dealin' with
I just want the truth (I), you won't hurt my feelings, no (won't hurt my)
Just tell me the truth, I'm not the only one you dealin' with (truth, truth)
Yeah, 'cause you ain't gotta act like you a good girl for me (yeah, no)
No, you ain't gotta act like, you ain't gotta like that (yeah)
And you ain't gotta act like a good girl, you a little freak (no, yeah)
No, you ain't gotta act like, you ain't gotta like that
Roll it, boo'd up (boo'd up)
This ain't new stuff
Poured a few cups
Go and move up
The way you light it, throw them twos up (ay, ay)
Need that girl to do somethin'
Five in the morning, that's when we be zoned in
Fuckin' up the headboard
Girl, that's what it's there for
Tonight, you gon' act like you're my baby, but we know the truth
Tomorrow, you might be somewhere else, yeah, with your other boo (boo)
Oh, I, I, I know, know
You've been on my case
You wish I was better at communication (ooh)
Lately, you've been telling me the truest statements
I find it hard to believe
That you love me and only me
I find it hard to see
I find it hard to see
It's gon' be hard for me to give you all of me (yeah, yeah)
You hold it down for me
You get this crown for me (whoa oh, yeah, yeah)
And I don't usually 'cause it's new to me
But I think I'm feelin' you, oh, but I
I got trust issues, trust issues, yeah
He can't love you like I love you
He can't fuck you like I fuck you
Whoever it is can't handle you (no)
Spendin' money ain't a thing, I do it, baby
On that Gucci purse and them shoes
You know I've been checking for you
I know you're ready for your glow up
And start to act like nobody know ya
Don't pick your phone up
It's gon' be too hard for me
It's gon' be hard for me (yes, it is)
To give you all of me (yeah, yeah)
You hold it down for me (hold it down)
You get this crown for me (whoa-oh yeah, yeah)
And I don't usually (no) 'cause it's new to me
But I think I'm feelin' you, oh, but I
I got trust issues (but I), trust issues, yeah
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
I just want the truth, you won't hurt my feelings, no
Just tell me the truth, I'm not the only one you dealin' with
I just want the truth, you won't hurt my feelings, no
Just tell me the truth, I'm not the only one you dealin' with
Yeah, 'cause you ain't gotta act like you a good girl for me (yeah)
No, you ain't gotta act like, you ain't gotta like that (yeah)
And you ain't gotta act like a good girl, you a little freak (yeah)
No, you ain't gotta act like, you ain't gotta like that
Five in the morning, that's when we be zoned in
Fuckin' up the headboard
Girl, that's what it's there for
Tonight, you gon' act like you're my baby, but we know the truth
Tomorrow, you might be somewhere else, yeah, with your other boo (boo)
That's crazy (that's crazy)
You spend time with him but I'm your baby (your baby)
You know he ain't me (know he ain't me)
You tell me I'm on your mind daily
Either way (oh-oh)
I just want the truth, you won't hurt my feelings, no
Just tell me the truth, I'm not the only one you dealin' with
I just want the truth (I), you won't hurt my feelings, no (won't hurt my)
Just tell me the truth, I'm not the only one you dealin' with (truth, truth)
Yeah, 'cause you ain't gotta act like you a good girl for me (yeah, no)
No, you ain't gotta act like, you ain't gotta like that (yeah)
And you ain't gotta act like a good girl, you a little freak (no, yeah)
No, you ain't gotta act like, you ain't gotta like that
Roll it, boo'd up (boo'd up)
This ain't new stuff
Poured a few cups
Go and move up
The way you light it, throw them twos up (ay, ay)
Need that girl to do somethin'
Five in the morning, that's when we be zoned in
Fuckin' up the headboard
Girl, that's what it's there for
Tonight, you gon' act like you're my baby, but we know the truth
Tomorrow, you might be somewhere else, yeah, with your other boo (boo)
Oh, I, I, I know, know
Lyrics submitted by Mellow_Harsher
Trust Issues / Act In Lyrics as written by Derrick Carrington Gray Dominic Wynn Woods
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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