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.
If I have my time again
I would do it all the same
And not change a single thing
Even when I was to blame
For the heartache and the pain
That I caused throughout my ears
How I learned to be a man
Through the laughter and the tears
Situation no win
Rush for a change of atmosphere
I can't go on, so I give in
Gotta get myself right outta here
Now I'm fully grown
And I know where it's at
Somehow, I stayed thin
While the other guys got fat
All the chances that I've blown
And the times that I've been down
I didn't get too high
Kept my feet on the ground
Situation no win
Rush for a change of atmosphere
I can't go on, so I give in
Gotta get myself right outta here
Yes, yes, delightful, delightful
Rush for a change of atmosphere
Mm, I wish I could sing like that
Not everything's singing, you know
The only important thing these days is rhythm and melody
Rhythm
And melody
And of all my friends
You've been the best to me
Soon will be the day
When I repay you handsomely
Broken hearts are hard to mend
I know, I've had my share
But life just carries on
Even when I'm not there
Situation no win
Rush for a change of atmosphere
I can't go on, so I give in
Gotta get myself right outta here
Situation no win
Rush for a change of atmosphere
I can't go on so I give in
Gotta get myself right outta here
Gotta get myself right
Gotta get myself right
Gotta get myself right
Outta here
Gotta get myself right
Gotta get myself right
Gotta get myself right
Outta here
I would do it all the same
And not change a single thing
Even when I was to blame
For the heartache and the pain
That I caused throughout my ears
How I learned to be a man
Through the laughter and the tears
Situation no win
Rush for a change of atmosphere
I can't go on, so I give in
Gotta get myself right outta here
Now I'm fully grown
And I know where it's at
Somehow, I stayed thin
While the other guys got fat
All the chances that I've blown
And the times that I've been down
I didn't get too high
Kept my feet on the ground
Situation no win
Rush for a change of atmosphere
I can't go on, so I give in
Gotta get myself right outta here
Yes, yes, delightful, delightful
Rush for a change of atmosphere
Mm, I wish I could sing like that
Not everything's singing, you know
The only important thing these days is rhythm and melody
Rhythm
And melody
And of all my friends
You've been the best to me
Soon will be the day
When I repay you handsomely
Broken hearts are hard to mend
I know, I've had my share
But life just carries on
Even when I'm not there
Situation no win
Rush for a change of atmosphere
I can't go on, so I give in
Gotta get myself right outta here
Situation no win
Rush for a change of atmosphere
I can't go on so I give in
Gotta get myself right outta here
Gotta get myself right
Gotta get myself right
Gotta get myself right
Outta here
Gotta get myself right
Gotta get myself right
Gotta get myself right
Outta here
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