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.
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You're livin' your life without a care in the world
That's the way it should be
What's life like in a candy swirl?
What's life like to me?
Everyone is slowing down
Look once at life on the ground
You all are the people they're runnin' around
Not making a sound
Total hate! Total hate! Total hate!
(Hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey)
(Pick it up pick it up pick it up pick it up)
(hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey!)
You're movin' along, just goin' your own way
Don't try to change
You're jumpin', you're runnin', you learn to play
Never try to rearrange
You're getting tired and starting to drag
Slowing down and that's sad
You're walkin' around, you're being a skag
Huh, well that's not my bag
Total hate! Total hate! Total hate!
You don't even know me so don't hate me (total hate)
Sublime rockin' No Doubt stylie
We do it Monday and on Friday (total hate)
Get back to the show 'cause it's pay-day
Eleven o'clock, roll, rollin' down (you're so fake, you make me shake)
Rock the city with the number one sound (your faded face is so irate)
Long beat, long beach and it feels so fine (you share with none, you have no one)
Rock this shit straight back to Anaheim (you're living your life in total hate)
Total hate! Total hate!
Total hate! Total hate! Total hate!
Total hate! Total hate!
Total hate! Total hate! Total hate!
Bo bo bo bo bo, quandbass!
You're livin' your life without a care in the world
That's the way it should be
What's life like in a candy swirl?
What's life like to me?
Everyone is slowing down
Look once at life on the ground
You all are the people they're runnin' around
Not making a sound
Total hate! Total hate! Total hate!
(Hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey)
(Pick it up pick it up pick it up pick it up)
(hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey!)
You're movin' along, just goin' your own way
Don't try to change
You're jumpin', you're runnin', you learn to play
Never try to rearrange
You're getting tired and starting to drag
Slowing down and that's sad
You're walkin' around, you're being a skag
Huh, well that's not my bag
Total hate! Total hate! Total hate!
You don't even know me so don't hate me (total hate)
Sublime rockin' No Doubt stylie
We do it Monday and on Friday (total hate)
Get back to the show 'cause it's pay-day
Eleven o'clock, roll, rollin' down (you're so fake, you make me shake)
Rock the city with the number one sound (your faded face is so irate)
Long beat, long beach and it feels so fine (you share with none, you have no one)
Rock this shit straight back to Anaheim (you're living your life in total hate)
Total hate! Total hate!
Total hate! Total hate! Total hate!
Total hate! Total hate!
Total hate! Total hate! Total hate!
Bo bo bo bo bo, quandbass!
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I looooooooooooooove No Doubt soooooooo much! I love all of there songs but this song is my favorite song in the world!!!!!! I love Sublime and I love No Doubt! Perfect combination!