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.
Been gone more days this year
Than I have been home
Trading friends
For trips to the coast
This hotel room feels
More-oh like a tomb
Been gone more days this year
Than I have been home
Trading friends
For trips to the coast
This hotel room feels
More-oh like a tomb
It's not gossip
If it's the truth
I'm sick of always writing songs
For you to slit your wrists to
So which is it?
"The boy who writes the songs
or "The boy who's in them?'
Who's the girl?
Is this truth or is he writing fiction?
Hand over my heart, gun to my head
I swear to God I'm through with this
I am the worst liar I know
It's not gossip
If it's the truth
I'm sick of always writing songs
For you to slit your wrists to
So which is it?
"The boy who writes the songs
or "The boy who's in them?'
Who's the girl?
Is this truth or is he writing fiction?
So which is it?
"The boy who writes the songs
or "The boy who's in them?'
Who's the girl?
Is this truth or is he writing fiction?
(So which is it?)
So which is it? Which is it?
Who's the girl?
Is this truth or is he writing fiction?
Which is it?
"The boy who writes the songs
or "The boy who's in them?'
Who's the girl?
Is this truth or is he writing fiction??
Been gone more days this year than I have been home
Than I have been home
Trading friends
For trips to the coast
This hotel room feels
More-oh like a tomb
Been gone more days this year
Than I have been home
Trading friends
For trips to the coast
This hotel room feels
More-oh like a tomb
It's not gossip
If it's the truth
I'm sick of always writing songs
For you to slit your wrists to
So which is it?
"The boy who writes the songs
or "The boy who's in them?'
Who's the girl?
Is this truth or is he writing fiction?
Hand over my heart, gun to my head
I swear to God I'm through with this
I am the worst liar I know
It's not gossip
If it's the truth
I'm sick of always writing songs
For you to slit your wrists to
So which is it?
"The boy who writes the songs
or "The boy who's in them?'
Who's the girl?
Is this truth or is he writing fiction?
So which is it?
"The boy who writes the songs
or "The boy who's in them?'
Who's the girl?
Is this truth or is he writing fiction?
(So which is it?)
So which is it? Which is it?
Who's the girl?
Is this truth or is he writing fiction?
Which is it?
"The boy who writes the songs
or "The boy who's in them?'
Who's the girl?
Is this truth or is he writing fiction??
Been gone more days this year than I have been home
Lyrics submitted by ADimeADexter
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Eh... pretty bad as A demo, we'll see if it makes the cut for the CD...
This song seems to be the "little brother" to Brand New's song "I Will Play My Game..." the topic seems to be about the same, but FOB just lacked the lyrical style of BN.
This song is damn catchy though.
not gonna be on the cd
great song
patrick's voice fluxuation is always so catchy and fun
I haven't heard too many of the songs from the new CD, but reading the lyrics, I'm a little disappointed. It seems that there are so many allusions to other songs by other bands, most likely unintentional. It just seems like FOB lost its lyrical touch that made their last 2 releases so good.
maybe it's because you guys don't understand the song. the lyrics aren't terrible. i'd like to see you guys write this well.
this song is about a guy whos in a band, and he's getting tired of it. being the guy who writes the songs that mean so damn much to kids, and the questions he's asked about them.
Pete always manages to get a great line or two in each song.
Hand over my heart, gun to my head.
It's not gossip if it's the truth.
amen. i completely agree with HomelessHeart. this song is so good. boo and yah
The other day I saw Fall Out Boy's members giving handjobs to the members of New Found Glory. Wow, that is gay. The singer for New Found Glory penetrated the bunghole of Fall Out Boy's drummer. Disgusting.
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this song is pretty good i like it...! boo and yah lol:P pete is hott