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.
So tense, so strong when subtleties are solemn spoken and seldom. So this beat will keep going on whether you pass out or I'm drunk in Bristow. I'm sorry, but where were you when all we had was topsoil? For friends in need, have filter. Take heed and knock it all down, I'll build it again. Sometime you'll see this, somehow you'll know. Some day someone will say I told you so. Is this what you believe? Is this what you wanted to recieve? So you can learn how to think properly, when logic and reason shall repeat? Is this what you believe? We've been lucky so far, but Sara warned me about drives like these, they're so... I know who my friends are, I know my place in this spectrum (where my seats are). I'm sorry, but there's certain things I don't discuss at Subways in Pittsburgh or through Buffalo. This ride could last forever. Take heed and knock it down. I'll smile and build it right back up again, so come and sever. Remember not to worry, for when you're gone I'll call you when it's over.
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if any of these emo pansies had ever been to pittsburgh, they would know that a ride on the subway could not 'last forever', as there are four stops on our 'subway' (nobody, NOBODY here calls it that) and after that it's above-ground light rail.
although, i do notice that 'Subways' is capitalized. maybe they're referring to the fast-food chain for the health-conscious?
either way, this song and band sucks.