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 in smoke, this is a joke, isn't it?
All your fault, you went to far, call it quits.
No one knew, or dared to prove, came and went.
Moving on, chance is gone, throw a fit.
Chorus:
So it's through, nothing's left to lose
It's lucky too, I need a tighter noose.
You're so weak, beat up a geek, makes you come clean
Not so tough, I've had enough, now we'll leave
Getting away, one more day, 'till then I'll sleep
All I need's a chance to bleed, only they fear
[Chorus]
I know who you are
I know where you're going
[Chorus]
I need a tighter noose x4
A tighter noose...
All your fault, you went to far, call it quits.
No one knew, or dared to prove, came and went.
Moving on, chance is gone, throw a fit.
Chorus:
So it's through, nothing's left to lose
It's lucky too, I need a tighter noose.
You're so weak, beat up a geek, makes you come clean
Not so tough, I've had enough, now we'll leave
Getting away, one more day, 'till then I'll sleep
All I need's a chance to bleed, only they fear
[Chorus]
I know who you are
I know where you're going
[Chorus]
I need a tighter noose x4
A tighter noose...
Lyrics submitted by bradbomb
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i think it's pretty clear that this song is about suicide hence "noose", but these lyrics are wrong.. it's :
Up in smoke This is a joke Isn't it All your fault You went too far Call it quits No one knew The dare to prove Came and went Moving on Chance is gone Throw a fit
So it's through Nothing's left to lose It's lucky too Who needs a tighter noose
You're so weak Beat up a geek Makes you complete Not so tough I've had enough Now I leave Getting away One more day Till then I'll sleep All I need's A chance to bleed On me they feed
So it's through Nothing's left to lose It's lucky too Who needs a tighter noose x2
I know who you are I know where you're going
So it's through Nothing's left to lose It's lucky too Who needs a tighter noose x4 a tighter noose
Those song lyrics submitted are wrong!
Anyway, the song is about breaking out on your own (like Tommy did with The Eels).
tequila's lyrics are right, I think. I think it's about getting dumped. Translating the lyrics to what it means to me:
The relationship's all done It's hard to believe Isn't it? You said "It's not you it's me" "I'm not ready" and ended it. Had anyone told me that we were about to break up... but now it's done. So... forward. It's done now. and I'm left pissing in the wind.
So it's through and I'm free to say whatever I like, as if it matters. Hey, at least it ended now... before anyone got really hurt. (sarcasm)
You're so weak I was vulnerable and you squashed me Feel better, now? I'm not going to try to 'be strong' and play the martyr. I won't pine for you. I'm dumping you, too. I'm going to go away for now, I'll get my stuff tomorrow. Today I want to be numb. All I need is time to let myself hurt. While fake friends 'show concern', tasting the pain, entertained by the drama.
So it's through and I'm free to say whatever I like, as if it matters. Hey, at least it ended now... before anyone got really hurt. (sarcasm)
But we both know who you are and that this won't conquer your demons.
So it's through and I'm free to say whatever I like, as if it matters. Hey, at least it ended now... before anyone got really hurt. (sarcasm)