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 got something for you,
And I think you're sexy,
And if you want me let me know.
You ain't gotta spend no money,
Just a little time with me honey,
That will let me know you love me so.
There are so many things,
That I want to talk to you about.
Like do you want me, do you love me,
'Cause I have my doubts.
I have a funny feeling,
That you want me around for just one thing,
To push your little ego,
With the knowledge that I bring.
I got something for you,
And I think you're sexy,
And if you want me let me know.
You ain't gotta spend no money,
Just a little time with me honey,
That will let me know you love me so.
You know that I want you,
And I made it very clear.
I would never ever hurt you,
I'd never let you shed a tear.
The only thing I want to know,
Do you feel the love for me.
I'm not gonna keep on waiting,
That's not how it's gonna be,
You got to...
Let me know,
I never knew that love could ever have me slipping.
Let me know,
I sit in my room thinking of you at night trippin'.
Let me know,
I never knew I would ever get caught caking.
Let me know,
And no man would ever have me shaky.
I got something for you,
And I think you're sexy,
And if you want me let me know.
You ain't gotta spend no money,
Just a little time with me honey,
That will let me know you love me so.
I got something for you,
And I think you're sexy,
And if you want me let me know.
You ain't gotta spend no money,
Just a little time with me honey,
That will let me know you love me so.
And I think you're sexy,
And if you want me let me know.
You ain't gotta spend no money,
Just a little time with me honey,
That will let me know you love me so.
There are so many things,
That I want to talk to you about.
Like do you want me, do you love me,
'Cause I have my doubts.
I have a funny feeling,
That you want me around for just one thing,
To push your little ego,
With the knowledge that I bring.
I got something for you,
And I think you're sexy,
And if you want me let me know.
You ain't gotta spend no money,
Just a little time with me honey,
That will let me know you love me so.
You know that I want you,
And I made it very clear.
I would never ever hurt you,
I'd never let you shed a tear.
The only thing I want to know,
Do you feel the love for me.
I'm not gonna keep on waiting,
That's not how it's gonna be,
You got to...
Let me know,
I never knew that love could ever have me slipping.
Let me know,
I sit in my room thinking of you at night trippin'.
Let me know,
I never knew I would ever get caught caking.
Let me know,
And no man would ever have me shaky.
I got something for you,
And I think you're sexy,
And if you want me let me know.
You ain't gotta spend no money,
Just a little time with me honey,
That will let me know you love me so.
I got something for you,
And I think you're sexy,
And if you want me let me know.
You ain't gotta spend no money,
Just a little time with me honey,
That will let me know you love me so.
Lyrics submitted by spliphstar
Let Me Know Lyrics as written by Jermaine Dupri Muhammad Bell
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid
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