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.
Tommy Mottola, lives on the road
He lost his lady, two months ago
Maybe he'll find her, maybe he won't
Oh wonder that love
Brothers try to pass me, but none could match me
No girl can freak me, I'm just too nasty
Lost on the dance floors, I attack y'all
Snuck through the back door, guess who they saw?
Goldie and Ghost, black African Rose
Star-studded low lenses, plus the mural was dope
Airbrush W-B's, stop! (Shake your body, body)
And cop a couple of these (She's a hottie, hottie)
Scott-free and Chauncey, very upset
They're sick and tired of living in debt
Tired of roaches and tired of rats
I know they are over
One in the head, I'm fed, this is how we doin'
Put a Ruff Rider on my dick, bust right through 'em
Come out your shirt, insert the party rhyme
Fine Dr. Buzzard, Bacardi Lime
We passin' it, takes the shake your Calvin Klein
Before the floor gets moist, taste and follow mine
Swallow nine, model dimes from Bahamas
Slim doo-doo makers stuffed inside pajamas
They'll take all your rhymes with a Colgate smile, hey baby
They'll love you one second, then hate you the next
Oh ain't it crazy baby, yeah?
Tony's his name, the undefeated champion, whoa, yeah (blow 'em down God)
Now he's alone, he's just the king of his throne (yeah, aha)
Always will be my friend, Ghostface Killah (truly yours, peace boo)
He lost his lady, two months ago
Maybe he'll find her, maybe he won't
Oh wonder that love
Brothers try to pass me, but none could match me
No girl can freak me, I'm just too nasty
Lost on the dance floors, I attack y'all
Snuck through the back door, guess who they saw?
Goldie and Ghost, black African Rose
Star-studded low lenses, plus the mural was dope
Airbrush W-B's, stop! (Shake your body, body)
And cop a couple of these (She's a hottie, hottie)
Scott-free and Chauncey, very upset
They're sick and tired of living in debt
Tired of roaches and tired of rats
I know they are over
One in the head, I'm fed, this is how we doin'
Put a Ruff Rider on my dick, bust right through 'em
Come out your shirt, insert the party rhyme
Fine Dr. Buzzard, Bacardi Lime
We passin' it, takes the shake your Calvin Klein
Before the floor gets moist, taste and follow mine
Swallow nine, model dimes from Bahamas
Slim doo-doo makers stuffed inside pajamas
They'll take all your rhymes with a Colgate smile, hey baby
They'll love you one second, then hate you the next
Oh ain't it crazy baby, yeah?
Tony's his name, the undefeated champion, whoa, yeah (blow 'em down God)
Now he's alone, he's just the king of his throne (yeah, aha)
Always will be my friend, Ghostface Killah (truly yours, peace boo)
Lyrics submitted by spliphstar
Cherchez LaGhost Lyrics as written by Lawrence Parker August Darnell
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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