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.
Take your chance on something star
You got all the live long day
If I had to name one thing you think would ya
Be hard-pressed to say
You can say that I'm gushy
At least you know what I think
I know that I'm lucky,
I know you're on the brink
You got it, good, good, good
You got it, good, so good
You make up ridiculous words
Which mean exactly nothing
I know just what you mean
And that's the funny thing
It's understood
It's understood
Buddy, buddy, buddy
I know why you wander
Through the sweetness on the ground
And the sweetness of the flowers
You make your way
On a cloudy day
You've got to move
The world you prove
Is too sweet, yeah
We parted much too soon
I know, but that's how it goes
There's someone better out there for you and me.
Can't wait to get on the road
And feel the shows and be like,
Phenomenon one and two and three
Now I don't mean to brag and I don't mean to boast but
I am the guy could that give you the most
It's good, good, good,
It's understood
Buddy, buddy, buddy
I know why you wander
Through the sweetness on the ground
And the sweetness of the flowers
You make your way
On a cloudy day
You've got to move
The world you prove
Is too sweet, yeah
You got all the live long day
If I had to name one thing you think would ya
Be hard-pressed to say
You can say that I'm gushy
At least you know what I think
I know that I'm lucky,
I know you're on the brink
You got it, good, good, good
You got it, good, so good
You make up ridiculous words
Which mean exactly nothing
I know just what you mean
And that's the funny thing
It's understood
It's understood
Buddy, buddy, buddy
I know why you wander
Through the sweetness on the ground
And the sweetness of the flowers
You make your way
On a cloudy day
You've got to move
The world you prove
Is too sweet, yeah
We parted much too soon
I know, but that's how it goes
There's someone better out there for you and me.
Can't wait to get on the road
And feel the shows and be like,
Phenomenon one and two and three
Now I don't mean to brag and I don't mean to boast but
I am the guy could that give you the most
It's good, good, good,
It's understood
Buddy, buddy, buddy
I know why you wander
Through the sweetness on the ground
And the sweetness of the flowers
You make your way
On a cloudy day
You've got to move
The world you prove
Is too sweet, yeah
Lyrics submitted by pen1234567
Sweet Lyrics as written by Nicholas Hexum Douglas Martinez
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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