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 don't even have to try
It comes easy for you
The way you move is so appealing it could make me cry
Go out drivin' with my friends
In bobby's big old beat up car
I'm with a lot of people then, I wounder were you are
Good times, bad times gimme some of that
Good times, bad times gimme some of that
Good times, bad times gimme some of that
Ooh woo ooh
I don't wanna say goodbye
Don't wanta walk ya to the door
I spent a little time with you, I want a little more
Good times, bad times gimme some of that
Good times, bad times gimme some of that
Good times, bad times gimme some of that
Ooh woo ooh
And baby really, I don't have to
I have to go anywhere right now
You want some more, you want some more of this
Anywhere where, were ever you want baby, just,
Say it
Ah
Just say it
Good times, bad times gimme some of that
Good times, bad times gimme some of that
Good times, bad times gimme some of that
Ooh woo ooh
Now want those good, good ,good times
And got those bad, bad, bad times
I want those good, good, good ,good times
Gimme some that
It comes easy for you
The way you move is so appealing it could make me cry
Go out drivin' with my friends
In bobby's big old beat up car
I'm with a lot of people then, I wounder were you are
Good times, bad times gimme some of that
Good times, bad times gimme some of that
Good times, bad times gimme some of that
Ooh woo ooh
I don't wanna say goodbye
Don't wanta walk ya to the door
I spent a little time with you, I want a little more
Good times, bad times gimme some of that
Good times, bad times gimme some of that
Good times, bad times gimme some of that
Ooh woo ooh
And baby really, I don't have to
I have to go anywhere right now
You want some more, you want some more of this
Anywhere where, were ever you want baby, just,
Say it
Ah
Just say it
Good times, bad times gimme some of that
Good times, bad times gimme some of that
Good times, bad times gimme some of that
Ooh woo ooh
Now want those good, good ,good times
And got those bad, bad, bad times
I want those good, good, good ,good times
Gimme some that
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I can't believe that no one has commented on this song. It's one of the sweetest songs I've ever heard. "You don't even have to try, it comes easy for you The way you move is so appealing it could make me cry." Yeah it makes me cry. yeah!
excellent song especially with the cameo of the immortal Barry White. Song is smooth and just full of good feelings. Check out the video on youtube.