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.
What in the world do you wish to achieve
Why do you think you'll get something for free
Look in yourself, is it worth what you said
It may be you who comes turning up dead
Lives are worth nothing unless you have something to gain
Loath in assumption, you really should watch what you say
When you are wrong it is all just a part of a game
Creatures of habit, the bullshit is always the same
Eye for an eye, applaud when you die
Shit on your grave for the rest of my life
Faces of two will divide for control
You are the pawns in this world all alone
Creatures of habit, to cease to exist
Now that it's over you'll get what you give
Creatures of habit, I daydream you dead
Choking the life from you with my bare hands
What in the world is becoming of greed
Why do you wish to continue this dream
Look at myself, isn't worth what I'm dealt
This may be for you but I'm getting out
Unfair decision you try to impose out of spite
In their own interest they care and pretend to be nice
I will not have it and now that I've opened my eyes
Creatures of habit, I have no respect for your kind
Why do you think you'll get something for free
Look in yourself, is it worth what you said
It may be you who comes turning up dead
Lives are worth nothing unless you have something to gain
Loath in assumption, you really should watch what you say
When you are wrong it is all just a part of a game
Creatures of habit, the bullshit is always the same
Eye for an eye, applaud when you die
Shit on your grave for the rest of my life
Faces of two will divide for control
You are the pawns in this world all alone
Creatures of habit, to cease to exist
Now that it's over you'll get what you give
Creatures of habit, I daydream you dead
Choking the life from you with my bare hands
What in the world is becoming of greed
Why do you wish to continue this dream
Look at myself, isn't worth what I'm dealt
This may be for you but I'm getting out
Unfair decision you try to impose out of spite
In their own interest they care and pretend to be nice
I will not have it and now that I've opened my eyes
Creatures of habit, I have no respect for your kind
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This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
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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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LOL. Ignore the immature, angry, insecure atheist below. He was apparently raised by wolves so he blames God for the hand he was dealt. Too bad he doesn't realize that although he left God, God never left him. In God's eyes he is beautiful and special. The song has nothing to do with religion. Nothing. It's merely a venomous song, something one person would sing to another whom s/he detests.
Preachers and faith spreaders taking advantage of the poor, scared and old. Selling their faith and then applying the monetary part of the church with tithing,preachers that prey on the misfortunate in order to get money for their luxuries.Ever see TBN, its loaded with these assholes.
FYI: The mainstream priests get paid little. Some even take vows of poverty. If you're gonna lump all those of faith together, I'd hate to hear what you say about blacks, jews, gays, fat people, etc. Stop being a bigot. Your prejudice is disgusting.
FYI: The mainstream priests get paid little. Some even take vows of poverty. If you're gonna lump all those of faith together, I'd hate to hear what you say about blacks, jews, gays, fat people, etc. Stop being a bigot. Your prejudice is disgusting.
Wow. Two for the price of one:) And BTW, many of the most prejudiced people I know entitle themselves liberals or progressives. They are too arrogant to see their own prejudice. There was a wonderful early 80's study that showed just that...those who believe they are the least bigoted harbor the deeper feelings. Study up before spouting off, big shot.