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.
Walking around I hear the Earth seeking relief
I'm trying to find a reason to live
But the mindless clutter my path
Oh these thorns in my side
Oh these thorns in my side
I know I have something free
I have something so alive
I think they shoot 'cause they want it
I think they shoot 'cause they want it
I think they shoot 'cause they want it
I feel forces all around me
Come on raise your head
Those who hide behind the shadows
Live with all that's dead
Look at me, look at me,
Look at me (At least look at me when you shoot a bullet)
(Through my head, through my head, through my head)
In my lifetime when I'm disgraced
Jealousy and lies
I laugh aloud 'cause my life
Has gotten inside someone elses mind
Look at me, look at me,
Look at me (At least look at me when you shoot a bullet)
(Through my head, through my head, through my head)
Hey all I want is what's real
Something I touch and can feel
I'll hold it close and never let it go
Said why, why do we live life
With all this hate inside
I'll give it away 'cause I don't want it no more
Please help me find a place
Somewhere far away
Yes, I'll go and you'll never see me again
Look at me,
Look at me (At least look at me when you shoot a bullet)
(Through my head, through my head, through my head)
Look at me,
Look at me (At least look at me when you shoot a bullet)
(Through my head, through my head, through my head)
Look at me
Look at me
I'm trying to find a reason to live
But the mindless clutter my path
Oh these thorns in my side
Oh these thorns in my side
I know I have something free
I have something so alive
I think they shoot 'cause they want it
I think they shoot 'cause they want it
I think they shoot 'cause they want it
I feel forces all around me
Come on raise your head
Those who hide behind the shadows
Live with all that's dead
Look at me, look at me,
Look at me (At least look at me when you shoot a bullet)
(Through my head, through my head, through my head)
In my lifetime when I'm disgraced
Jealousy and lies
I laugh aloud 'cause my life
Has gotten inside someone elses mind
Look at me, look at me,
Look at me (At least look at me when you shoot a bullet)
(Through my head, through my head, through my head)
Hey all I want is what's real
Something I touch and can feel
I'll hold it close and never let it go
Said why, why do we live life
With all this hate inside
I'll give it away 'cause I don't want it no more
Please help me find a place
Somewhere far away
Yes, I'll go and you'll never see me again
Look at me,
Look at me (At least look at me when you shoot a bullet)
(Through my head, through my head, through my head)
Look at me,
Look at me (At least look at me when you shoot a bullet)
(Through my head, through my head, through my head)
Look at me
Look at me
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