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.
Up and down through what you thought would be your future
Came a dark reminder of
What a rash and inconsistent faith you've had
Loving your true self and your true love
Clowne Towne
No shelter
Clowne Towne
No anything
Clowne Towne
Single angel
Clowne Towne
No exit
Your true father smashed his hands through the glass
Fell out of the privileged life of his dream
Your true love has drunk herself into not being able to pay rent
Or keeping her own words to her ownself
Your true brother has betrayed you over and over
Looked you in the eye
Your true self has become weak, alone, and annoying
A true ridiculous dumbass
Clowne Towne
Reveling nothing
Clowne Towne
A flock of goose
Clowne Towne
Single angel
Clowne Towne
A big donkey
Clowne Towne
No shelter
Clowne Towne
No anything
Clowne Towne
Single beauty
Clowne Towne
No exit
Came a dark reminder of
What a rash and inconsistent faith you've had
Loving your true self and your true love
Clowne Towne
No shelter
Clowne Towne
No anything
Clowne Towne
Single angel
Clowne Towne
No exit
Your true father smashed his hands through the glass
Fell out of the privileged life of his dream
Your true love has drunk herself into not being able to pay rent
Or keeping her own words to her ownself
Your true brother has betrayed you over and over
Looked you in the eye
Your true self has become weak, alone, and annoying
A true ridiculous dumbass
Clowne Towne
Reveling nothing
Clowne Towne
A flock of goose
Clowne Towne
Single angel
Clowne Towne
A big donkey
Clowne Towne
No shelter
Clowne Towne
No anything
Clowne Towne
Single beauty
Clowne Towne
No exit
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