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 believe everything you read
You believe everything you read
You believe everything you read
I can't believe what the fuck I read
Scream, things that I believe
Friends became my enemies
Think before you speak
Don't think you know me
My heart is an empty hole
Hands want to wrap around your throat
Legs bruise everywhere you walk
Mouth spits all the shit you talk
So keep talking
Keep talking
Keep talking
Fight, i say what's on my mind
Lies, words you hide behind
Be careful what you say
Stay, stay the fuck away
My heart is an empty hole
Hands want to wrap around your throat
Legs bruise everywhere you walk
Mouth spits all the shit you talk
My heart is an empty hole
Hands want to wrap around your throat
Legs bruise everywhere you walk
Mouth spits all the shit you talk
Keep talking...
[repeat chorus twice]
In a world of lies
I find myself advised
To just pretend I'm nice
And not to say what's on my mind
But in a world of shit
I think you're just a bitch
Who couldn't fuck or suck my dick
Cause I'm a chick
Don't even think I give a damn
I say these things because I can...
Honesty is the holiest disease
Honesty
Honesty
Honesty
Honesty
You believe everything you read
You believe everything you read
I can't believe what the fuck I read
Scream, things that I believe
Friends became my enemies
Think before you speak
Don't think you know me
My heart is an empty hole
Hands want to wrap around your throat
Legs bruise everywhere you walk
Mouth spits all the shit you talk
So keep talking
Keep talking
Keep talking
Fight, i say what's on my mind
Lies, words you hide behind
Be careful what you say
Stay, stay the fuck away
My heart is an empty hole
Hands want to wrap around your throat
Legs bruise everywhere you walk
Mouth spits all the shit you talk
My heart is an empty hole
Hands want to wrap around your throat
Legs bruise everywhere you walk
Mouth spits all the shit you talk
Keep talking...
[repeat chorus twice]
In a world of lies
I find myself advised
To just pretend I'm nice
And not to say what's on my mind
But in a world of shit
I think you're just a bitch
Who couldn't fuck or suck my dick
Cause I'm a chick
Don't even think I give a damn
I say these things because I can...
Honesty is the holiest disease
Honesty
Honesty
Honesty
Honesty
Lyrics submitted by SMUSER35620
Letter to the Editor Lyrics as written by Tairrie Beth Mick Murphy
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
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@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
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wow i can't believe any body hasn't written an explanation to this ... i can totally relate to this song ... slightly reminds me of being the protagonist ... always questioning everything never accepting anything "just because" always having to have that reason ... and if the reason isn't good enough you don't accept it ... but this is also based on how i understand things ... my experiences ... my perceptions of reality ...
dont even think i give a damn I say these things, because I can!
Sums up dear Miss B.