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.
I'm a little bit worse for wear
Got a little bit more grey hair
I'm not gonna be the next big thing, but I'm getting fitted for a new brass ring
I been dunked, I've been kicked around
Now I'm ready for the big rebound
I know you can't win them all, but I'm swingin' like Pitt gettin' hits in Moneyball
Get back, get back up
You gotta get back, get back up
You got a whole stadium on their feet, it's not about a victory or a defeat
See you gotta get back, get back up
You gotta get back, get back up
Not everything is sink or swim
You cant fly if the airs too thin
The best part of the ride is the freefall
Better keep your arms and legs in the vehicle
Standing eight and I'm on the ropes
Knees givin' but I wont lose hope
Not the second coming of Muhammad Ali, but can I get a "WOOT" for the boxing imagery?
Get back, get back up
You gotta get back, get back up
You got a whole stadium on their feet, it's not about a victory or a defeat
See you gotta get back, get back up
You gotta get back, get back up
Gotta get back, gotta get back
Gotta get back, gotta get back
Gotta get back, gotta get back
Gotta get back, gotta get back
Gotta get back, gotta get back
Gotta get back, gotta get back
Get back, get back up
You gotta get back, get back up
You got a whole stadium on their feet, it's not about a victory or a defeat
See you gotta get back, get back up
You gotta get back, get back up
Everybody's up on their feet, it's not about a victory or a defeat
See you gotta get back, get back up
You gotta get back, get back up
Gotta get back, gotta get back
Gotta get back, gotta get back
Gotta get back, gotta get back
Gotta get back, gotta get back
Gotta get back, gotta get back
Gotta get back, gotta get back
Got a little bit more grey hair
I'm not gonna be the next big thing, but I'm getting fitted for a new brass ring
I been dunked, I've been kicked around
Now I'm ready for the big rebound
I know you can't win them all, but I'm swingin' like Pitt gettin' hits in Moneyball
Get back, get back up
You gotta get back, get back up
You got a whole stadium on their feet, it's not about a victory or a defeat
See you gotta get back, get back up
You gotta get back, get back up
Not everything is sink or swim
You cant fly if the airs too thin
The best part of the ride is the freefall
Better keep your arms and legs in the vehicle
Standing eight and I'm on the ropes
Knees givin' but I wont lose hope
Not the second coming of Muhammad Ali, but can I get a "WOOT" for the boxing imagery?
Get back, get back up
You gotta get back, get back up
You got a whole stadium on their feet, it's not about a victory or a defeat
See you gotta get back, get back up
You gotta get back, get back up
Gotta get back, gotta get back
Gotta get back, gotta get back
Gotta get back, gotta get back
Gotta get back, gotta get back
Gotta get back, gotta get back
Gotta get back, gotta get back
Get back, get back up
You gotta get back, get back up
You got a whole stadium on their feet, it's not about a victory or a defeat
See you gotta get back, get back up
You gotta get back, get back up
Everybody's up on their feet, it's not about a victory or a defeat
See you gotta get back, get back up
You gotta get back, get back up
Gotta get back, gotta get back
Gotta get back, gotta get back
Gotta get back, gotta get back
Gotta get back, gotta get back
Gotta get back, gotta get back
Gotta get back, gotta get back
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