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.
[Repeat: x17]
Right
In five years you won't remember getting fired
Or whatever and until then and forever
I'm proud to be associated with you
I know 40 hours a week would suit you fine
But your application's been denied, surprise
This is how it feels to be free
Turn around, come on
Turn around, turn around
And take a look at the crowd and say
It's okay to hate your job
After all it's fucking wrong
So turn around, turn around
Turn around and take a look at the crowd
You know, all my friends are fucking bitches
Best known for burning bridges
Do you need a character witness
I said I'm proud to be associated with you
When I look around, I see your face in the crowd
I see the girls are out, a lot of freaks in the house
Le tigre family and friends, I hope this feeling never ends
'cause you're beautiful and your boss is an asshole
And I don't give a shit what that dick thinks
We will survive as thieve we will survive as freaks
Turn around, turn around
Turn around and take a look at the crowd
I think it looks all right we got friends in sight
Yeah tomorrow we fight so let's have fun tonight
I think it looks all right we got friends in sight
Yeah tomorrow we fight so let's have fun tonight
Turn around, turn around
Turn around, turn around
Turn around, turn around
Take a look at the crowd
Right
In five years you won't remember getting fired
Or whatever and until then and forever
I'm proud to be associated with you
I know 40 hours a week would suit you fine
But your application's been denied, surprise
This is how it feels to be free
Turn around, come on
Turn around, turn around
And take a look at the crowd and say
It's okay to hate your job
After all it's fucking wrong
So turn around, turn around
Turn around and take a look at the crowd
You know, all my friends are fucking bitches
Best known for burning bridges
Do you need a character witness
I said I'm proud to be associated with you
When I look around, I see your face in the crowd
I see the girls are out, a lot of freaks in the house
Le tigre family and friends, I hope this feeling never ends
'cause you're beautiful and your boss is an asshole
And I don't give a shit what that dick thinks
We will survive as thieve we will survive as freaks
Turn around, turn around
Turn around and take a look at the crowd
I think it looks all right we got friends in sight
Yeah tomorrow we fight so let's have fun tonight
I think it looks all right we got friends in sight
Yeah tomorrow we fight so let's have fun tonight
Turn around, turn around
Turn around, turn around
Turn around, turn around
Take a look at the crowd
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