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.
Spill these lies.
All you ever want to do, is fill these eyes.
With tears, it's all you need to do to, magnify.
Everything about you is to justify, to feel my pride!
Ready to catch a fistful,
now I'm coming at ya like the crack of a pistol.
Duck! Said ya run out of luck,
everything about you sez I don't give a fuck.
You don't know what the pain does to me on my knees in a world where I can barely breathe.
And did you think I'd let you get away,
from just a piece of the pain that you left me with everyday?
Everyday.. everyday.. everyday.. everyday.
Spin your hate.
All I ever needed was to, demonstrate.
You and all your fucked up rules.
I cant relate.
Every time I try to leave, I cant escape.
I see, your face!
Ready to catch a fistful,
now I'm coming at ya like the crack of a pistol.
Duck! Said ya run out of luck,
everything about you sez I don't give a fuck.
You don't know what the pain does to me on my knees in a world where I can barely breathe.
And did you think I'd let you get away,
from just a piece of the pain that you left me with everyday?
Taste this anger.. ripping you open!
Impending danger.. something you lost!
Can I have a.. moment of silence!
And now your.. gone!
Get off, get off, coming up behind you!
Get off, get off, coming to remind you!
Get off, get off, don't you test me!
Get off, get off, get off, get off!
Get off, get off, coming up behind you!
Get off, get off, coming to remind you!
Get off, get off, don't you test me!
Get off, get off, get off, get off!
All you ever want to do, is fill these eyes.
With tears, it's all you need to do to, magnify.
Everything about you is to justify, to feel my pride!
Ready to catch a fistful,
now I'm coming at ya like the crack of a pistol.
Duck! Said ya run out of luck,
everything about you sez I don't give a fuck.
You don't know what the pain does to me on my knees in a world where I can barely breathe.
And did you think I'd let you get away,
from just a piece of the pain that you left me with everyday?
Everyday.. everyday.. everyday.. everyday.
Spin your hate.
All I ever needed was to, demonstrate.
You and all your fucked up rules.
I cant relate.
Every time I try to leave, I cant escape.
I see, your face!
Ready to catch a fistful,
now I'm coming at ya like the crack of a pistol.
Duck! Said ya run out of luck,
everything about you sez I don't give a fuck.
You don't know what the pain does to me on my knees in a world where I can barely breathe.
And did you think I'd let you get away,
from just a piece of the pain that you left me with everyday?
Taste this anger.. ripping you open!
Impending danger.. something you lost!
Can I have a.. moment of silence!
And now your.. gone!
Get off, get off, coming up behind you!
Get off, get off, coming to remind you!
Get off, get off, don't you test me!
Get off, get off, get off, get off!
Get off, get off, coming up behind you!
Get off, get off, coming to remind you!
Get off, get off, don't you test me!
Get off, get off, get off, get off!
Lyrics submitted by MaTT@DNN
Add your thoughts
Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.
Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!
More Featured Meanings
Light Up The Sky
Van Halen
Van Halen
Bron-Y-Aur Stomp
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
This is about bronies. They communicate by stomping.
Blue
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
“Blue” is a song about a love that is persisting in the discomfort of the person experiencing the emotion. Ed Sheeran reflects on love lost, and although he wishes his former partner find happiness, he cannot but admit his feelings are still very much there. He expresses the realization that he might never find another on this stringed instrumental by Aaron Dessner.
Amazing
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran tells a story of unsuccessfully trying to feel “Amazing.” This track is about the being weighed down by emotional stress despite valiant attempts to find some positivity in the situation. This track was written by Ed Sheeran from the perspective of his friend. From the track, we see this person fall deeper into the negative thoughts and slide further down the path of mental torment with every lyric.
American Town
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran shares a short story of reconnecting with an old flame on “American Town.” The track is about a holiday Ed Sheeran spends with his countrywoman who resides in America. The two are back together after a long period apart, and get around to enjoying a bunch of fun activities while rekindling the flames of their romance.
Not too sure what this song is about, but I have a feeling he is mad at someone. But it doesnt matter cause 40 Below Summer is the best band in the world!!!