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.
This mess becomes beneath us now
We cannot sweat this poison out
It's in my skin and in my mouth
And when I sing these lies come out
The hooks are deep but so is this lake
Princess please make mistakes
Make it seem like I've done right
So I can sleep well tonight
And it ain't the cost
And you ain't the boss
It ain't like I'm not on your side
And it ain't like I'm trying to keep you
When the secret is you want another guy
You're on my mind
You squeeze them ideas out
And I just forgot math
Got to make some space for pain
'Cause them words just left your mouth
Boarded on a train bound for my destination brain
Welcome in, we've been waiting
We've been waiting
Drinking blood don't keep me young
It's just the taste on my tongue
It makes me stay up late and talk
Destroy yourself, what the fuck
We cannot sweat this poison out
It's in my skin and in my mouth
And when I sing these lies come out
The hooks are deep but so is this lake
Princess please make mistakes
Make it seem like I've done right
So I can sleep well tonight
And it ain't the cost
And you ain't the boss
It ain't like I'm not on your side
And it ain't like I'm trying to keep you
When the secret is you want another guy
You're on my mind
You squeeze them ideas out
And I just forgot math
Got to make some space for pain
'Cause them words just left your mouth
Boarded on a train bound for my destination brain
Welcome in, we've been waiting
We've been waiting
Drinking blood don't keep me young
It's just the taste on my tongue
It makes me stay up late and talk
Destroy yourself, what the fuck
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I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
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Great version of a great song,
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i thought it was conor too, but it could just as easily be someone else.