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.
Yeah, need a break dog
Driving, but my mind in the back,
You are alone but it's quiet cause we argued prior to that
I left my phone, stopped for gas, then some girl named Janet called
Said it really pissed you off and you let it build a wall
Emotions tall, we're in the mall and some random girl call
And Mina text it back, I ain't trying to lose it all,
Cause family first and pussy last, the last pussy that I had
It was good, but she ain't no trophy to brag
But I should do it anyway, cause we could fall off any day
And you'll be right back to where you was ,yeah, your momma place,
And things are safe and bills are paid and you just lay around
Man, you're so spoiled now, only child!
Business as usual, while you yell our business so loud
Bringing these groupie bitches around me
Ain't your friends, they're fowl
Swear also they tell addresses in your mail
First to say, "I told you so!"
But first off, ain't they all alone?
Yeah, I told you so, you keep your enemies too close
Not everybody anti know, we're supposed to be like on the low!
Remember before we've been down this road
Tie your flat on the slope,
Came to a stop as soon as I spoke,
Cause you know
I wanna tell the world about you
But it's like, you sworn to secrecy!
Why do we sacrifice? Growing up to fall in love so fast
Hope we don't become enemies!
I put my faith in God, you put your faith in me
Now I'm trying to keep my sanity!
Why do we sacrifice to fall in love so fast?
Man, I hope we don't be enemies
I'm still seeking!
I ran into my ex like the other day
Didn't wanna let you know 'cause usually you look the other way.
Despise face with hatred
Visions of me and her naked
Lies, you can't take it
Cheated before, but not much lately!
Lately I've been so into this shit, love is amazing!
Said you was amazing spending your time
All of your time until the days end
But it's one person you relate with
You go wild and lay with!
Never been good with relationships
Life difficult, she make it basic
Yeah, when it basic I drive slow, your body in my control
It's my control, ain't gotta go
No way, just pose like Phil Gold!
Let the time go, we'll go, too
No telling what I might do without you cause
I got a pass and you do too
But I ain't gotta judge what you've been through, cause:
I wanna tell the world about you
But it's like, you sworn to secrecy!
Why do we sacrifice? Growing up to fall in love so fast
Hope we don't become enemies!
I put my faith in God, you put your faith in me
Now I'm trying to keep my sanity!
Why do we sacrifice to fall in love so fast?
Man, I hope we don't be enemies
Cause you know
I wanna tell the world about you
But it's like, you sworn to secrecy!
Why do we sacrifice? Growing up to fall in love so fast
Hope we don't become enemies!
I put my faith in God, you put your faith in me
Now I'm trying to keep my sanity!
Why do we sacrifice to fall in love so fast?
Man, I hope we don't be enemies
I'm still seeking!
I'm still seeking!
Driving, but my mind in the back,
You are alone but it's quiet cause we argued prior to that
I left my phone, stopped for gas, then some girl named Janet called
Said it really pissed you off and you let it build a wall
Emotions tall, we're in the mall and some random girl call
And Mina text it back, I ain't trying to lose it all,
Cause family first and pussy last, the last pussy that I had
It was good, but she ain't no trophy to brag
But I should do it anyway, cause we could fall off any day
And you'll be right back to where you was ,yeah, your momma place,
And things are safe and bills are paid and you just lay around
Man, you're so spoiled now, only child!
Business as usual, while you yell our business so loud
Bringing these groupie bitches around me
Ain't your friends, they're fowl
Swear also they tell addresses in your mail
First to say, "I told you so!"
But first off, ain't they all alone?
Yeah, I told you so, you keep your enemies too close
Not everybody anti know, we're supposed to be like on the low!
Remember before we've been down this road
Tie your flat on the slope,
Came to a stop as soon as I spoke,
Cause you know
I wanna tell the world about you
But it's like, you sworn to secrecy!
Why do we sacrifice? Growing up to fall in love so fast
Hope we don't become enemies!
I put my faith in God, you put your faith in me
Now I'm trying to keep my sanity!
Why do we sacrifice to fall in love so fast?
Man, I hope we don't be enemies
I'm still seeking!
I ran into my ex like the other day
Didn't wanna let you know 'cause usually you look the other way.
Despise face with hatred
Visions of me and her naked
Lies, you can't take it
Cheated before, but not much lately!
Lately I've been so into this shit, love is amazing!
Said you was amazing spending your time
All of your time until the days end
But it's one person you relate with
You go wild and lay with!
Never been good with relationships
Life difficult, she make it basic
Yeah, when it basic I drive slow, your body in my control
It's my control, ain't gotta go
No way, just pose like Phil Gold!
Let the time go, we'll go, too
No telling what I might do without you cause
I got a pass and you do too
But I ain't gotta judge what you've been through, cause:
I wanna tell the world about you
But it's like, you sworn to secrecy!
Why do we sacrifice? Growing up to fall in love so fast
Hope we don't become enemies!
I put my faith in God, you put your faith in me
Now I'm trying to keep my sanity!
Why do we sacrifice to fall in love so fast?
Man, I hope we don't be enemies
Cause you know
I wanna tell the world about you
But it's like, you sworn to secrecy!
Why do we sacrifice? Growing up to fall in love so fast
Hope we don't become enemies!
I put my faith in God, you put your faith in me
Now I'm trying to keep my sanity!
Why do we sacrifice to fall in love so fast?
Man, I hope we don't be enemies
I'm still seeking!
I'm still seeking!
Lyrics submitted by Mellow_Harsher
Enemies Lyrics as written by Jonathan King Jess Jackson
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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