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.
Stand bold, for the ride
Right now, you know that is the place to be
To watch humankind stumble into another century
Take no prisoners
They're sure at giving you the run-around
Violence on your mind
'cause your attention is the battleground
What are you?
A sinner or saint
You gotta be
A sinner or saint.
Ice cool waylayers
Straight up and guarantee your gonna get
All that you deserve
Sit down, blockin your way, seen nothin' yet.
What are you?
That is your fate
You gotta be
A sinner or saint.
Some people love too fast
Some people live too long
And so I've got to ask
Do you know right from wrong?
Disassembler, will you ever, really be a saint?
Still on for the ride
Who cares if you lose or win
They can bleed you dry
When you're a pumpin' the adrenalin
What are you?
It's never too late
You gotta be
A sinner or saint.
Right now, you know that is the place to be
To watch humankind stumble into another century
Take no prisoners
They're sure at giving you the run-around
Violence on your mind
'cause your attention is the battleground
What are you?
A sinner or saint
You gotta be
A sinner or saint.
Ice cool waylayers
Straight up and guarantee your gonna get
All that you deserve
Sit down, blockin your way, seen nothin' yet.
What are you?
That is your fate
You gotta be
A sinner or saint.
Some people love too fast
Some people live too long
And so I've got to ask
Do you know right from wrong?
Disassembler, will you ever, really be a saint?
Still on for the ride
Who cares if you lose or win
They can bleed you dry
When you're a pumpin' the adrenalin
What are you?
It's never too late
You gotta be
A sinner or saint.
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