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.
alone in your escape
alleviate this sequence
utilize the option to disregard 26 inches
provoke destruction,
power on kiss your refuge good-bye
it came to me that monday morning
the visual display
a thought had come to mind
just maybe the television's right so be afraid,
and assume the role, succumb to observation objects
appear closer in the mirrors
concern is fed to me and
this querulous digestion furthers me to see i'm paranoid
so sit inside and snuggle up to safety,
power on let it alter your life.
it came to me that monday morning
the visual display
there's nothing here to be afraid of
the television lies
believe it baby the hype is real
alleviate this sequence
utilize the option to disregard 26 inches
provoke destruction,
power on kiss your refuge good-bye
it came to me that monday morning
the visual display
a thought had come to mind
just maybe the television's right so be afraid,
and assume the role, succumb to observation objects
appear closer in the mirrors
concern is fed to me and
this querulous digestion furthers me to see i'm paranoid
so sit inside and snuggle up to safety,
power on let it alter your life.
it came to me that monday morning
the visual display
there's nothing here to be afraid of
the television lies
believe it baby the hype is real
Lyrics submitted by liveoutloud
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