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.
It's a great big world, but all I want is you
this great big world won't leave us alone
no matter what we do
just look at how our lives are spent
loneliness and discontent
crying in the dark of night
but now I'm seeing the light
just think how it oculd be
no one else but you and me
alone together, all right
you and me in isolation at an undisclosed location
no aggravation, no frustration
population:us.
Everywhere we go, the world gets in our way
I guess the world is here to stay
but that doesn't make it right
and I'm not afraid to fight
for my beliefs and assorted aperitifs
cause baby we could have it all
it neither of us drops the ball
far away behind a wall
destination: consummation
systems go in preparation
for Operation Gratification
population:us.
I hate people. They're not like you and me.
I don't need the competition
and I don't like the number three.
I know once we did love them
but now we must get rid of them
they serve no purpose here you see
except maybe bringing us our tea
but if you agree I'll do without
that's what love is all about
there's only one way I can see
how to get from A to B
it's true you gotta start with A
but baby B's not far away
if that's somewhere you think you've been
just wait'll my love kicks in
we'll be on our way
conversation, exploration, manipulation, stimulation,
penetration, consummation, procreation, domestication
population: us
this great big world won't leave us alone
no matter what we do
just look at how our lives are spent
loneliness and discontent
crying in the dark of night
but now I'm seeing the light
just think how it oculd be
no one else but you and me
alone together, all right
you and me in isolation at an undisclosed location
no aggravation, no frustration
population:us.
Everywhere we go, the world gets in our way
I guess the world is here to stay
but that doesn't make it right
and I'm not afraid to fight
for my beliefs and assorted aperitifs
cause baby we could have it all
it neither of us drops the ball
far away behind a wall
destination: consummation
systems go in preparation
for Operation Gratification
population:us.
I hate people. They're not like you and me.
I don't need the competition
and I don't like the number three.
I know once we did love them
but now we must get rid of them
they serve no purpose here you see
except maybe bringing us our tea
but if you agree I'll do without
that's what love is all about
there's only one way I can see
how to get from A to B
it's true you gotta start with A
but baby B's not far away
if that's somewhere you think you've been
just wait'll my love kicks in
we'll be on our way
conversation, exploration, manipulation, stimulation,
penetration, consummation, procreation, domestication
population: us
Lyrics submitted by Blaupunked
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