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.
If I live to see you again
I'll take out my eyes
With this I have no way, and in consequence want no sight
I've tried my hardest to forget every connection
Always being the blind villain
My end meets the old curse of death
The last courtesy I give
Get the horses for your mistress
There is a cliff, with sky high peaks
Make your way to the very brim of it
Stop it from every showing
Repair the misery
Give me your hand
The departure of the thief and monster is far from over
But everything is gonna be just fine
Everything will be just fine
With robbers hands, cunning and false
Label him a thief, bring him before us
Bind fast his corky arms
Filthy traitor!
Hang him instantly
Pluck out his eyes
Rip the haunting smirk from his face
May heaven help him, but only through its plagues
For our means secure us
For our means secure us and our defects prove our worth.
Give me your hand
The departure of the thief and monster is far from over
But everything is gonna be just fine
Everything will be just fine
We live in fear and danger of them
There delicate cheeks will turn to rotting flesh
One day women will all become monsters
I'll take out my eyes
With this I have no way, and in consequence want no sight
I've tried my hardest to forget every connection
Always being the blind villain
My end meets the old curse of death
The last courtesy I give
Get the horses for your mistress
There is a cliff, with sky high peaks
Make your way to the very brim of it
Stop it from every showing
Repair the misery
Give me your hand
The departure of the thief and monster is far from over
But everything is gonna be just fine
Everything will be just fine
With robbers hands, cunning and false
Label him a thief, bring him before us
Bind fast his corky arms
Filthy traitor!
Hang him instantly
Pluck out his eyes
Rip the haunting smirk from his face
May heaven help him, but only through its plagues
For our means secure us
For our means secure us and our defects prove our worth.
Give me your hand
The departure of the thief and monster is far from over
But everything is gonna be just fine
Everything will be just fine
We live in fear and danger of them
There delicate cheeks will turn to rotting flesh
One day women will all become monsters
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