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.
Growing up as a young buck, there wasn't too much
That I could touch. and I was in a rush to get a taste of
The good life. and people told me I was a waste of a
Good life. and I would not escape living the hood life.
But yo, life is hell and that that's grown to be expected.
The only way to cope with the pain is to accept it. times is
Hectic, we grow up quick. endure the hardships and watch
Our skin grow thick. in turn. you gotta learn my heads as
Hard as a brick, so can't nobody ever tell me shit. and
That's the truth. as youth I hated all of you with a passion.
Those who never stood in my shoes would be laughing
And cracking jokes while their two folks raked in the
Dough. x-mas 86' niggas had nintendo. word is bond, I ain't
Have shit...i had pretendo, and at show and tell I ain't have
Shit to show. this goes out to those who thought shit was sweet.
E.T.C. e.town concrete. and yo, niggas wanna be down
W/ me. word is bond we taking over son, guaranteed.
All ya'll niggas fake. ya'll niggas act too phony. 2 years ago
You didn't even want to know me. but now look at you,
You copy my style. you're lucky enough I let you still be
Around to play your weak shows in you weak ass town.
We straight up beefing, when you see me I see you peeking.
You just mad cause' my team rose while you were sleeping.
Center stage, took your limelight mad now you heated.
We're taking all your fans I guarantee it.
That I could touch. and I was in a rush to get a taste of
The good life. and people told me I was a waste of a
Good life. and I would not escape living the hood life.
But yo, life is hell and that that's grown to be expected.
The only way to cope with the pain is to accept it. times is
Hectic, we grow up quick. endure the hardships and watch
Our skin grow thick. in turn. you gotta learn my heads as
Hard as a brick, so can't nobody ever tell me shit. and
That's the truth. as youth I hated all of you with a passion.
Those who never stood in my shoes would be laughing
And cracking jokes while their two folks raked in the
Dough. x-mas 86' niggas had nintendo. word is bond, I ain't
Have shit...i had pretendo, and at show and tell I ain't have
Shit to show. this goes out to those who thought shit was sweet.
E.T.C. e.town concrete. and yo, niggas wanna be down
W/ me. word is bond we taking over son, guaranteed.
All ya'll niggas fake. ya'll niggas act too phony. 2 years ago
You didn't even want to know me. but now look at you,
You copy my style. you're lucky enough I let you still be
Around to play your weak shows in you weak ass town.
We straight up beefing, when you see me I see you peeking.
You just mad cause' my team rose while you were sleeping.
Center stage, took your limelight mad now you heated.
We're taking all your fans I guarantee it.
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I wish this song was posted with some spaces and indentations, cause people will definetly skip reading these lyrics, but they're amazing.
This song is one I can sing back to front. Like most etown, its easy to identify with the lyrics, and this is no exception. I remember even shedding a few tears listening to this once. That's how you know a song has substance. It's a shame no one has posted here.
Anyway, yea...this song is about Anthony growing up and the negative things he was told as a youth. Come 2nd verse, he speaks about his similar struggles as an adult...he ends with optomism and a guarantee...