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.
10. Tarzan
When he was a little kid, many years ago
He flew with a proper to holiday you know
But suddenly the engine of the plane broke down
And unfortunately the plane was crashing down
He survived as only one but home was very far
He was in the jungle now somewhere in Africa
Some monkeys were upbringing him there was hope again
And after many years he became a mighty man
Tarzan – I’m in necessity
Tarzan – Oh please rescue me
Tarzan – King of the junglewood
Tarzan – fighter of the good
While living in the jungle, he got a lot of friends
Lions, monkeys, parrots, natives and big grey elephants
He built up his own empire, needed nothing more
So he lived day in, day out had nothing to deplore
Then one day he saw something, he’s never seen before
There was a pretty girl, now he wanted more
Jane was her name, Tarzan wanted to get her in his bed
They felt in love – now they are watching the sunset
When he was a little kid, many years ago
He flew with a proper to holiday you know
But suddenly the engine of the plane broke down
And unfortunately the plane was crashing down
He survived as only one but home was very far
He was in the jungle now somewhere in Africa
Some monkeys were upbringing him there was hope again
And after many years he became a mighty man
Tarzan – I’m in necessity
Tarzan – Oh please rescue me
Tarzan – King of the junglewood
Tarzan – fighter of the good
While living in the jungle, he got a lot of friends
Lions, monkeys, parrots, natives and big grey elephants
He built up his own empire, needed nothing more
So he lived day in, day out had nothing to deplore
Then one day he saw something, he’s never seen before
There was a pretty girl, now he wanted more
Jane was her name, Tarzan wanted to get her in his bed
They felt in love – now they are watching the sunset
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