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.
Oh, you make it look so easy
Your love came freely
She had her chances
Couldn't leave it in the past, yeah
She took advantage
She’s taking it for granted
You know I try so hard
But I understand it
So if you say you're gone
I'll let it be
And hope you change your mind about me (about me)
'Cause you look so sweet in the heat of summer
You drive me crazy (drive, drive) drive me crazy
'Cause you look so sweet
Drive me crazy (drive, drive) drive me crazy
When you look so sweet (when you're looking at me)
Drive me crazy (when you look so sweet) (you're looking at me)
Drive me crazy (when you look so sweet) just can't stand it
I learned my lesson, but you break it like a habit
Oh, you can run from me, baby, but you won’t get far
Every time I close my eyes, you kiss me in the dark
But if you say you’re gone
I'll let it be
And hope you change your mind about me (about me)
You've got to set it free
'Cause you look so sweet in the heat of summer
You drive me crazy (drive, drive) drive me crazy
'Cause you look so sweet (look so sweet) I just can't stand it
(you're looking at me)
You drive me crazy when you look so sweet
(you're looking at me)
You drive me crazy when you look so sweet
In the heat of the summer cause your drive me crazy
when your hands start to wonder
You’re lonely, honey, can’t you see what I see
If you love me, baby, you’ve gotta set it free
Drive me crazy [words fade]
Your love came freely
She had her chances
Couldn't leave it in the past, yeah
She took advantage
She’s taking it for granted
You know I try so hard
But I understand it
So if you say you're gone
I'll let it be
And hope you change your mind about me (about me)
'Cause you look so sweet in the heat of summer
You drive me crazy (drive, drive) drive me crazy
'Cause you look so sweet
Drive me crazy (drive, drive) drive me crazy
When you look so sweet (when you're looking at me)
Drive me crazy (when you look so sweet) (you're looking at me)
Drive me crazy (when you look so sweet) just can't stand it
I learned my lesson, but you break it like a habit
Oh, you can run from me, baby, but you won’t get far
Every time I close my eyes, you kiss me in the dark
But if you say you’re gone
I'll let it be
And hope you change your mind about me (about me)
You've got to set it free
'Cause you look so sweet in the heat of summer
You drive me crazy (drive, drive) drive me crazy
'Cause you look so sweet (look so sweet) I just can't stand it
(you're looking at me)
You drive me crazy when you look so sweet
(you're looking at me)
You drive me crazy when you look so sweet
In the heat of the summer cause your drive me crazy
when your hands start to wonder
You’re lonely, honey, can’t you see what I see
If you love me, baby, you’ve gotta set it free
Drive me crazy [words fade]
Lyrics submitted by oeheaven
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