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 la la la la la la la la la
You looked at my face
Thought you could get me
Better look twice, it won't be that easy
Think it's because you a little older
All you'll get from me is my cold shoulder
You shouldn't judge someone by what you see
You may be wrong, like you were about me
[Chorus]
I'm not too young to know the right things to do
And one of those things, is not to fall for you
Too bad I don't wan't no play
Did you hear me say?
I'm not gonna fall for you
So please just go away
Didn't work out the way that you planned
Brag to your friends, said you were "the man"
Now whatcha gonna do, since your plan is blown?
Can't get this little girl, Now your crying all alone
Too bad you judged me
By first sight
It's too late now so kiss this chance good night
[Chorus]
You say you want me
That you told everyone yeah yeah yeah
(i don't want to play no games)
So catch me if you can
La la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la
La La La La La La La La La La
La la la la la la la la
Didn't work out the way that you planned
Brag to you friends, said you were "the man"
Now whatcha gonna do, since your plan is blown
Can't get this little girl, can't get this little
Girl, now you're crying all alone
[Chorus]
I'm not too young to know the right things to do
And one of those things, is not to fall for you
Too bad I don't want no play
Did you hear me say?
I'm not gonna fall for you
So please just go away
I'm not too young to know the right things to do
And one of those things, is not to fall for you
Too bad I don't want no play
Did you hear me say?
I'm not gonna fall for you
So please just go away
You looked at my face
Thought you could get me
Better look twice, it won't be that easy
Think it's because you a little older
All you'll get from me is my cold shoulder
You shouldn't judge someone by what you see
You may be wrong, like you were about me
[Chorus]
I'm not too young to know the right things to do
And one of those things, is not to fall for you
Too bad I don't wan't no play
Did you hear me say?
I'm not gonna fall for you
So please just go away
Didn't work out the way that you planned
Brag to your friends, said you were "the man"
Now whatcha gonna do, since your plan is blown?
Can't get this little girl, Now your crying all alone
Too bad you judged me
By first sight
It's too late now so kiss this chance good night
[Chorus]
You say you want me
That you told everyone yeah yeah yeah
(i don't want to play no games)
So catch me if you can
La la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la
La La La La La La La La La La
La la la la la la la la
Didn't work out the way that you planned
Brag to you friends, said you were "the man"
Now whatcha gonna do, since your plan is blown
Can't get this little girl, can't get this little
Girl, now you're crying all alone
[Chorus]
I'm not too young to know the right things to do
And one of those things, is not to fall for you
Too bad I don't want no play
Did you hear me say?
I'm not gonna fall for you
So please just go away
I'm not too young to know the right things to do
And one of those things, is not to fall for you
Too bad I don't want no play
Did you hear me say?
I'm not gonna fall for you
So please just go away
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I love this awesome song..i went out with this guy (he was 20 i was 16 and still am^^) and yeah i didn´t really love him but he thought he was so cool cuz i fell in love with him..even though i didn´t and yeah i love this song..it doesnt really have anything to do with my story but it sometimes feels like it doesXP