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.
Confessions featuring Missy Elliot
The day you pissed me off
I told Mike to pick me up
I told him you was buggin and
I don't like to fuss
He said he would look out for me
if i needed a friend
he took me to his house and then he
invited me in...
then we sat on the couch
he put his arms around my waist
knowin i need lovin then he
gently grabbed my face
he kissed me like a guy could never
kiss a girl before
so you know what happened baby
i need to say no more
(chorus)
I'm just confessing
about some things i did
I might-as-well come clean
what you feel about that baby
I'm just confessing
bout the things i did
I might-as-well come clean
what you feel about that baby
I'm just guessing
that you through with me?
Cause I just came clean
what you feel about that baby
I'm just guessing
are you through with me?
Cause i just came clean
what you, feel about that...
Remember the time you wondered
where your money went?
I called my friends
and bought some clothes
and took the on a trip
I met a dude that had a jeep
and we talked all the time
He asked me bout my man
and you know that i had to lie.
He thought i had no man and
i was chillin by my self
Don't get mad
cause i feel sad
thats why i must confess.
So many times i wanted to
let you know my dirt.
But everytime you said
you loved me i knew it would hurt.
(CHORUS)
(Bridge)
I was mad what was i to do
Never had any mind to play on you
Look at all the hurt you put me through
I can't tell a lie so I'm
tellin the truth
I was mad what was i to do
Never had any mind to play on you
Look at all the hurt you put me through,
you know, you know(repeat)
(CHORUS)
Missy-(Confess, Come clean Boo, yo , what you feel about that,
what you feel about uh, what you feel about that,
confessing baby, misdameanor,destiny, uh uh uh ,
we out 2-0-0- 0)
The day you pissed me off
I told Mike to pick me up
I told him you was buggin and
I don't like to fuss
He said he would look out for me
if i needed a friend
he took me to his house and then he
invited me in...
then we sat on the couch
he put his arms around my waist
knowin i need lovin then he
gently grabbed my face
he kissed me like a guy could never
kiss a girl before
so you know what happened baby
i need to say no more
(chorus)
I'm just confessing
about some things i did
I might-as-well come clean
what you feel about that baby
I'm just confessing
bout the things i did
I might-as-well come clean
what you feel about that baby
I'm just guessing
that you through with me?
Cause I just came clean
what you feel about that baby
I'm just guessing
are you through with me?
Cause i just came clean
what you, feel about that...
Remember the time you wondered
where your money went?
I called my friends
and bought some clothes
and took the on a trip
I met a dude that had a jeep
and we talked all the time
He asked me bout my man
and you know that i had to lie.
He thought i had no man and
i was chillin by my self
Don't get mad
cause i feel sad
thats why i must confess.
So many times i wanted to
let you know my dirt.
But everytime you said
you loved me i knew it would hurt.
(CHORUS)
(Bridge)
I was mad what was i to do
Never had any mind to play on you
Look at all the hurt you put me through
I can't tell a lie so I'm
tellin the truth
I was mad what was i to do
Never had any mind to play on you
Look at all the hurt you put me through,
you know, you know(repeat)
(CHORUS)
Missy-(Confess, Come clean Boo, yo , what you feel about that,
what you feel about uh, what you feel about that,
confessing baby, misdameanor,destiny, uh uh uh ,
we out 2-0-0- 0)
Lyrics submitted by DeathscytheHell
Add your thoughts
Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.
Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!
More Featured Meanings
Light Up The Sky
Van Halen
Van Halen
Bron-Y-Aur Stomp
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
This is about bronies. They communicate by stomping.
Dreamwalker
Silent Planet
Silent Planet
I think much like another song “Anti-Matter” (that's also on the same album as this song), this one is also is inspired by a horrifying van crash the band experienced on Nov 3, 2022. This, much like the other track, sounds like it's an extension what they shared while huddled in the wreckage, as they helped frontman Garrett Russell stem the bleeding from his head wound while he was under the temporary effects of a concussion. The track speaks of where the mind goes at the most desperate & desolate of times, when it just about slips away to all but disconnect itself, and the aftermath.
American Town
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran shares a short story of reconnecting with an old flame on “American Town.” The track is about a holiday Ed Sheeran spends with his countrywoman who resides in America. The two are back together after a long period apart, and get around to enjoying a bunch of fun activities while rekindling the flames of their romance.
Page
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
There aren’t many things that’ll hurt more than giving love a chance against your better judgement only to have your heart crushed yet again. Ed Sheeran tells such a story on “Page.” On this track, he is devastated to have lost his lover and even more saddened by the feeling that he may never move on from this.
This is about a girl who just broke up with her man and she just feels that he should know all of the things she did to clear her head
yeah
i love this song. in fact, i love the writing's on the wall album!
yeah
i love this song. in fact, i love the writing's on the wall album!
sorry i double posted!!! i dunno how that happened. grrr