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.
You're all that I need, I'll be there for you
If you keep it real with me, I'll keep it real wit'chu
Loving your whole steeze, it be in there boo
On top of that you got the good power-U (check it out)
Shorty, I'm there for you anytime you need me
For real, girl, it's me in your world, believe me
Nothin' make a man feel better than a woman
Queen with a crown that be down for whatever
There are few things that's forever, my lady
We can make war or make babies
Back when I was nothin'
You made a brother feel like he was something
That's why I'm with you to this day, boo, no frontin'
Even when the skies were gray
You would rub me on my back and say baby it'll be okay
Now that's real to a brother like me, baby
Never ever give my pussy away and keep it tight, aight?
And I'ma walk these dogs so we can live
In a fat ass crib with thousands of kids
Word life, you don't need a ring to be my wife
Just be there for me I'm gon' make sure we
Be livin' in the fucking lap of luxury
I'm realizing that ya didn't have to fuck with me
But ya did, now I'm going all out kid
And I got mad love to give, you my nigga
You're all that I need, I'll be there for you
If you keep it real with me, I'll keep it real wit'chu
Loving your whole steeze, it be in there boo
On top of that you got the good power-U
You're all that I need, I'll be there for you
If you keep it real with me, I'll keep it real wit'chu
Loving your whole steeze, it be in there boo
On top of that you got the good power-U
I got a Love Jones for your body and your skin tone
Five minutes alone I'm already on the bone
Plus I love the fact you got a mind of your own
No need to shop around you got the good shit at home
Even if I'm locked up North you in the world
Rockin' three-fourths of cloth never showin' your stuff off, boo
It be true me for you, that's how it is
I can be your Knower, you can be my Wiz
Then I can be your sun, you can be my earth
Resurrect the God through birth
Best believe
You're all that I need, I'll be there for you
If you keep it real with me, I'll keep it real wit'chu
Loving your whole steeze, it be in there boo
On top of that you got the good power-U
You're all that I need, I'll be there for you
If you keep it real with me, I'll keep it real wit'chu
Loving your whole steeze, it be in there boo
On top of that you got the good power-U
If you keep it real with me, I'll keep it real wit'chu
Loving your whole steeze, it be in there boo
On top of that you got the good power-U (check it out)
Shorty, I'm there for you anytime you need me
For real, girl, it's me in your world, believe me
Nothin' make a man feel better than a woman
Queen with a crown that be down for whatever
There are few things that's forever, my lady
We can make war or make babies
Back when I was nothin'
You made a brother feel like he was something
That's why I'm with you to this day, boo, no frontin'
Even when the skies were gray
You would rub me on my back and say baby it'll be okay
Now that's real to a brother like me, baby
Never ever give my pussy away and keep it tight, aight?
And I'ma walk these dogs so we can live
In a fat ass crib with thousands of kids
Word life, you don't need a ring to be my wife
Just be there for me I'm gon' make sure we
Be livin' in the fucking lap of luxury
I'm realizing that ya didn't have to fuck with me
But ya did, now I'm going all out kid
And I got mad love to give, you my nigga
You're all that I need, I'll be there for you
If you keep it real with me, I'll keep it real wit'chu
Loving your whole steeze, it be in there boo
On top of that you got the good power-U
You're all that I need, I'll be there for you
If you keep it real with me, I'll keep it real wit'chu
Loving your whole steeze, it be in there boo
On top of that you got the good power-U
I got a Love Jones for your body and your skin tone
Five minutes alone I'm already on the bone
Plus I love the fact you got a mind of your own
No need to shop around you got the good shit at home
Even if I'm locked up North you in the world
Rockin' three-fourths of cloth never showin' your stuff off, boo
It be true me for you, that's how it is
I can be your Knower, you can be my Wiz
Then I can be your sun, you can be my earth
Resurrect the God through birth
Best believe
You're all that I need, I'll be there for you
If you keep it real with me, I'll keep it real wit'chu
Loving your whole steeze, it be in there boo
On top of that you got the good power-U
You're all that I need, I'll be there for you
If you keep it real with me, I'll keep it real wit'chu
Loving your whole steeze, it be in there boo
On top of that you got the good power-U
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This is one of my favorites. Obviously about his girl.
yeah man. spot on. this song is cool. i love method man
i prefer the mary j remix with the biggie sample, the "you're all i need to get by" interpolation and meth's very relatable (at least to me) "we on another level of planning, of understanding....the highest elevation...we above all that romance crap" lines. still, a very nice song. good work meth
I love how meth says "You my nigga" to his girl.
That just makes my day everytime i hear it, and actually think about it. hah