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.
Johnny Falls
He throws his hands
Into the air, into these walls
He's freakin' out
He's got a gun
He'll get his way
He'll have his fun
You make a mess
You bruise my name
Try to cut me down with every word you say
If you wreck my day
If you wreck my day
You son of a bitch you're gonna get some
Now I'm tired
Of this stupid game
Running in circles from you again
Don't blame me
For what I gotta do
I won't hate myself to be loved by you
Johnny runs
He shuts his eyes
He only sees
From nine to five
Don't let him down
He's got a gun
He'll get his way
He'll have his fun
All you wannabes
Don't have what it takes
To take a shot at me
To put me in my place
If you wreck my day
If you wreck my day
You son of a bitch you're gonna get some
Now I'm tired
Of this stupid game
Running in circles from you again
Don't blame me
For what I gotta do
I won't hate myself to be loved by you
Don't push me
Don't blame me
Or you'll be sorry
Am I getting through
I won't back down
As of right now
I won't hate myself to be loved by you
Wo-ah, wo-ah, wo-ah
See me cry
See me smile
See me fall
See me cryin'
Now I'm tired
Of this stupid game
Running in circles from you again
Don't blame me
For what I gotta do
I won't hate myself to be loved by you
Don't push me
Don't blame me
Or you'll be sorry
Am I getting through
I won't back down
As of right now
I won't hate myself to be loved by you
Wo-ah, wo-ah, wo-ah
I won't hate myself to be loved by you
Wo-ah, wo-ah, wo-ah
I won't hate myself to be loved by you
Wo-ah, wo-ah, wo-ah
I won't hate myself to be loved by you
Wo-ah, wo-ah, wo-ah
I won't hate myself to be loved by you
Wo-ah
He throws his hands
Into the air, into these walls
He's freakin' out
He's got a gun
He'll get his way
He'll have his fun
You make a mess
You bruise my name
Try to cut me down with every word you say
If you wreck my day
If you wreck my day
You son of a bitch you're gonna get some
Now I'm tired
Of this stupid game
Running in circles from you again
Don't blame me
For what I gotta do
I won't hate myself to be loved by you
Johnny runs
He shuts his eyes
He only sees
From nine to five
Don't let him down
He's got a gun
He'll get his way
He'll have his fun
All you wannabes
Don't have what it takes
To take a shot at me
To put me in my place
If you wreck my day
If you wreck my day
You son of a bitch you're gonna get some
Now I'm tired
Of this stupid game
Running in circles from you again
Don't blame me
For what I gotta do
I won't hate myself to be loved by you
Don't push me
Don't blame me
Or you'll be sorry
Am I getting through
I won't back down
As of right now
I won't hate myself to be loved by you
Wo-ah, wo-ah, wo-ah
See me cry
See me smile
See me fall
See me cryin'
Now I'm tired
Of this stupid game
Running in circles from you again
Don't blame me
For what I gotta do
I won't hate myself to be loved by you
Don't push me
Don't blame me
Or you'll be sorry
Am I getting through
I won't back down
As of right now
I won't hate myself to be loved by you
Wo-ah, wo-ah, wo-ah
I won't hate myself to be loved by you
Wo-ah, wo-ah, wo-ah
I won't hate myself to be loved by you
Wo-ah, wo-ah, wo-ah
I won't hate myself to be loved by you
Wo-ah, wo-ah, wo-ah
I won't hate myself to be loved by you
Wo-ah
Lyrics submitted by iLUVJACOBhoggard
Johnny Falls Lyrics as written by Chris Crippin Brian Howes
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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i love this song!! it was amazing live, and i cant WAIT to get the cd!! soooooo good! he sings it with so much emotion, and a kind of urgency..one question..whos johnny? ;) just kidding. i dont care ;)