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.
Can't take me home to mama 'cause she wouldn't think I'm proper
Shoulda thought about that before you fucked with me
Don't say you're fallin' for me
Don't tell me you adore me
'Cause all you're thinking about is fucking me
Can't take me home to mama 'cause she wouldn't think I'm proper
Shoulda thought about that before you fucked with me
Don't say you're fallin' for me
Don't tell me you adore me
'Cause all you're thinking about is fucking me
Why'd you even talk to me, baby, were you curious?
You knew you never had a love like this
My love was serious, had you delirious
Don't front, I felt it in every kiss
You try and play me, like I ain't your lady
When you just told me that you love me and you want me as your baby
Understand me, 'cause I know we can be
Just as happy as anybody, let your heart feel me, baby
Can't take me home to mama 'cause she wouldn't think I'm proper
Shoulda thought about that before you fucked with me
Don't say you're fallin' for me
Don't tell me you adore me
'Cause all you're thinking about is fucking me
Can't take me home to mama 'cause she wouldn't think I'm proper
Shoulda thought about that before you fucked with me
Don't say you're fallin' for me
Don't tell me you adore me
'Cause all you're thinking about is fucking me
What the hell was on your mind?
Really thought I had the time, to be your little undercover thing
But see, I can't deal with that
So you better just split with that
Come at me real, quit playing these silly games
How can you love me, and then just leave me?
Because you see somebody looking and you think they disagree
Well they don't feed you, so why you care, boo?
'Cause the best love you ever had is right here with you
Can't take me home to mama 'cause she wouldn't think I'm proper (oh, oh)
Shoulda thought about that before you fucked with me (you shoulda thought about it)
Don't say you're fallin' for me (don't say, don't say)
Don't tell me you adore me
'Cause all you're thinking about is fucking me
Can't take me home to mama 'cause she wouldn't think I'm proper (can't take me home)
Shoulda thought about that before you fucked with me (you should've thought about it)
Don't say you're fallin' for me
Don't tell me you adore me (ooh)
'Cause all you're thinking about is fucking me
I don't want nobody else but you (no, no, no)
But if you keep playing, then I'll make you the fool
'Cause it's a P!nk thang
It's too many who would wanna get with me
Oh, it's a P!nk thang
Tell you, your mama, you're just gonna have to see
Can't take me home to mama 'cause she wouldn't think I'm proper (can't take me home)
Shoulda thought about that before you fucked with me (you shoulda thought about it)
Don't say you're fallin' for me (don't say, don't say)
Don't tell me you adore me
'Cause all you're thinking about is fucking me (all you're thinkin' 'bout, all you're thinkin' 'bout)
Can't take me home to mama 'cause she wouldn't think I'm proper
Shoulda thought about that before you fucked with me (I want you to love me)
Don't say you're fallin' for me
Don't tell me you adore me
'Cause all you're thinking about is fucking me
Can't take me home to mama 'cause she wouldn't think I'm proper (can't take me home)
Shoulda thought about that before you fucked with me (you shoulda thought about it)
Don't say you're fallin' for me (you shoulda thought about it)
Don't tell me you adore me
'Cause all you're thinking about is fucking me
Shoulda thought about that before you fucked with me
Don't say you're fallin' for me
Don't tell me you adore me
'Cause all you're thinking about is fucking me
Can't take me home to mama 'cause she wouldn't think I'm proper
Shoulda thought about that before you fucked with me
Don't say you're fallin' for me
Don't tell me you adore me
'Cause all you're thinking about is fucking me
Why'd you even talk to me, baby, were you curious?
You knew you never had a love like this
My love was serious, had you delirious
Don't front, I felt it in every kiss
You try and play me, like I ain't your lady
When you just told me that you love me and you want me as your baby
Understand me, 'cause I know we can be
Just as happy as anybody, let your heart feel me, baby
Can't take me home to mama 'cause she wouldn't think I'm proper
Shoulda thought about that before you fucked with me
Don't say you're fallin' for me
Don't tell me you adore me
'Cause all you're thinking about is fucking me
Can't take me home to mama 'cause she wouldn't think I'm proper
Shoulda thought about that before you fucked with me
Don't say you're fallin' for me
Don't tell me you adore me
'Cause all you're thinking about is fucking me
What the hell was on your mind?
Really thought I had the time, to be your little undercover thing
But see, I can't deal with that
So you better just split with that
Come at me real, quit playing these silly games
How can you love me, and then just leave me?
Because you see somebody looking and you think they disagree
Well they don't feed you, so why you care, boo?
'Cause the best love you ever had is right here with you
Can't take me home to mama 'cause she wouldn't think I'm proper (oh, oh)
Shoulda thought about that before you fucked with me (you shoulda thought about it)
Don't say you're fallin' for me (don't say, don't say)
Don't tell me you adore me
'Cause all you're thinking about is fucking me
Can't take me home to mama 'cause she wouldn't think I'm proper (can't take me home)
Shoulda thought about that before you fucked with me (you should've thought about it)
Don't say you're fallin' for me
Don't tell me you adore me (ooh)
'Cause all you're thinking about is fucking me
I don't want nobody else but you (no, no, no)
But if you keep playing, then I'll make you the fool
'Cause it's a P!nk thang
It's too many who would wanna get with me
Oh, it's a P!nk thang
Tell you, your mama, you're just gonna have to see
Can't take me home to mama 'cause she wouldn't think I'm proper (can't take me home)
Shoulda thought about that before you fucked with me (you shoulda thought about it)
Don't say you're fallin' for me (don't say, don't say)
Don't tell me you adore me
'Cause all you're thinking about is fucking me (all you're thinkin' 'bout, all you're thinkin' 'bout)
Can't take me home to mama 'cause she wouldn't think I'm proper
Shoulda thought about that before you fucked with me (I want you to love me)
Don't say you're fallin' for me
Don't tell me you adore me
'Cause all you're thinking about is fucking me
Can't take me home to mama 'cause she wouldn't think I'm proper (can't take me home)
Shoulda thought about that before you fucked with me (you shoulda thought about it)
Don't say you're fallin' for me (you shoulda thought about it)
Don't tell me you adore me
'Cause all you're thinking about is fucking me
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i wonder why no one commented on this song! probably because every girl doesn't mind having a guy take her home to sleep with him so she can't relate.
Everyone shoukld comment on this. OK, i'll go next... when i have more time.
Awesome song- encapsulates male-ness "Don't say you're fallin for me, don't tell me you adore me Cuz all you're thinkin bout is f***ing me" Basically saying, Guys, cut the crap, if you want action, say you want action, but think with your head, not your dick.
Is this song supposed to sound like it's edited? Or is there a "explicit" version out there?
love it
I think this song is about a girl who is fed up with her man because he doesn't want to acknowledge her as his girl in public, to his parents etc. He tells her he loves her but he cares more about what people think about them than how he really feels. He can have sex with her, just can't take her home to momma.