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.
La Reymie:
"Jeanne Dibasson, You stand accused before the burning court
for practising witchcraft. Do you confess? We have ways
to make You talk. How do You plead?"
Jeanne:
"I never did any harm to anyone. I don't believe this."
La Reymie:
"Lead the witch to the dungeon for the test...
bring out the glowing pins. Do it now!"
This is rotten to the core
Jeanne is naked on the floor
In the dungeon they want more
La Reymie:
"Oh Jeanne, you feel so good"
La Reymie is touching her body
Wringled fingers all over her
La Reymie:
"So this is how You make with the devil
we're gonna get You, witchy woman
we will never believe in You
so you better repent Your sins now"
Sticking needles into her skin yeah
In the dungeon blood is everywhere
Glowing needles, needles and pins yeah
She's getting weaker, no more pain to feel
La Reymie:
"We will never believe in You
so you better repent Your sins now"
"We are the servants of GOD, we believe in the devil
and we've found his mark on You, confess witch"
"Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live
who soever lieth with a beast shall surely be put the death"
Jeanne:
"Never did I lie with any beast of thine
dogs, or cats or goats, now leave My soul alone"
La Reymie:
"He that sacrificeth unto any god save the lord only
he shall be utterly destroyed"
Jeanne:
"Now I hear, deceiving, lying tongues
never have I done no harm to anyone"
But they did not turn her loose
Horns and tails and cloven hoof
Can You tell Me where's the proof
"Jeanne Dibasson, You stand accused before the burning court
for practising witchcraft. Do you confess? We have ways
to make You talk. How do You plead?"
Jeanne:
"I never did any harm to anyone. I don't believe this."
La Reymie:
"Lead the witch to the dungeon for the test...
bring out the glowing pins. Do it now!"
This is rotten to the core
Jeanne is naked on the floor
In the dungeon they want more
La Reymie:
"Oh Jeanne, you feel so good"
La Reymie is touching her body
Wringled fingers all over her
La Reymie:
"So this is how You make with the devil
we're gonna get You, witchy woman
we will never believe in You
so you better repent Your sins now"
Sticking needles into her skin yeah
In the dungeon blood is everywhere
Glowing needles, needles and pins yeah
She's getting weaker, no more pain to feel
La Reymie:
"We will never believe in You
so you better repent Your sins now"
"We are the servants of GOD, we believe in the devil
and we've found his mark on You, confess witch"
"Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live
who soever lieth with a beast shall surely be put the death"
Jeanne:
"Never did I lie with any beast of thine
dogs, or cats or goats, now leave My soul alone"
La Reymie:
"He that sacrificeth unto any god save the lord only
he shall be utterly destroyed"
Jeanne:
"Now I hear, deceiving, lying tongues
never have I done no harm to anyone"
But they did not turn her loose
Horns and tails and cloven hoof
Can You tell Me where's the proof
Lyrics submitted by Rider_of_the_Sun
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