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 whistle good, I'm kinda straight
And I can, I can, I can have fun
No matter what I do I've always assumed that
I can't go on sucking my thumb
Sifting through the toys waiting at my door
After thinking that I couldn't read
Sitting on my couch and waiting for the porno
While I'm sucking on my damn fugi
I don't know why, I just wanna die
And here's two bucks for you
Guess this is the part where I should really part
But I guess I got nothing to do
I don't know why, I just wanna die
And here's two bucks for you
Guess this is the part where I should really part
But I guess I got nothing to do
What's our grandma think of me?
All that I've got to do today
I guess I should, it's a wonder, I'd say
My breath is how the streets cave in everyday
Oh, how the antelopes
Tom's thumb just walked right through my nose
That's my mom
Into my room until my papa's long gone
What's our grandma think of me?
All that I've got to do today
I guess I should, it's a wonder, I'd say
My breath is how the streets cave in everyday
Guess I should, it's a wonder for God's sake
My breath is how the streets cave in everyday
And I can, I can, I can have fun
No matter what I do I've always assumed that
I can't go on sucking my thumb
Sifting through the toys waiting at my door
After thinking that I couldn't read
Sitting on my couch and waiting for the porno
While I'm sucking on my damn fugi
I don't know why, I just wanna die
And here's two bucks for you
Guess this is the part where I should really part
But I guess I got nothing to do
I don't know why, I just wanna die
And here's two bucks for you
Guess this is the part where I should really part
But I guess I got nothing to do
What's our grandma think of me?
All that I've got to do today
I guess I should, it's a wonder, I'd say
My breath is how the streets cave in everyday
Oh, how the antelopes
Tom's thumb just walked right through my nose
That's my mom
Into my room until my papa's long gone
What's our grandma think of me?
All that I've got to do today
I guess I should, it's a wonder, I'd say
My breath is how the streets cave in everyday
Guess I should, it's a wonder for God's sake
My breath is how the streets cave in everyday
Lyrics submitted by yaksordrpepper
Marlboro Man Lyrics as written by Mark Hoppus Scott Raynor
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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Well this one day My mind is strained I, can I, can I, can have fun
But no matter what I do And how much I just sip I can't go on just sucking my thumb
Throwing away my toys Resting at my door After thinking that I couldn't read Sitting on the porch And waiting for the porno While sucking on my nicotine
I don't know why I just want to die And here's 2 bucks for you If I take the carton I should really fart But I guess it’s a lot more healthier too
I don't know why I just want to die And here's 2 bucks for you If I take the carton I should really fart But I guess it’s a lot more healthier too
Black dog grandma latex paved All in violence today I Guess I should, listen to what the doc says
My breath Is how the streets get paved Every day
Oh how the wind blows Slow and soft as is slides through my nose But that’s not enough It’s never enough ‘till I cough alone
Black dog grandma latex paved All in violence today I Guess I should, listen to what the doc says
My breath Is how the streets get paved Every day
I Guess I should, listen to what the doc says My breath its how the streets get paved Every day
... some parts make less sense, but others make more sense because the song is about smoking.