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.
There are kids that only talk about what is hip, who's cool
They scream and should
The things I wish you knew are all over
When all the bands have come and gone
Well be rockin' the beats, ill sing your song
If this is what you need, we got the dose
I already know what's right and wrong
You'll be stompin' your feet, that stubborn frown
The things you wish you could do over
The things you say, we laugh
We know you don't get the joke
You don't come to hear our songs, so go home
Give the kids a shot
What is it they want?
Che si dice? Che su cesso?
The way things look around here
They scream and should
The things I wish you knew are all over
When all the bands have come and gone
Well be rockin' the beats, ill sing your song
If this is what you need, we got the dose
I already know what's right and wrong
You'll be stompin' your feet, that stubborn frown
The things you wish you could do over
The things you say, we laugh
We know you don't get the joke
You don't come to hear our songs, so go home
Give the kids a shot
What is it they want?
Che si dice? Che su cesso?
The way things look around here
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