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.
oint the gun (in your way)
Just pretend that it is time (it is time)
Say the word and I will fire
Sometimes I get so tired
Of the ride (it never stops)
This word is worth then my life {than my life)
Say the word and I will die
There's no peace for passing of this new sickness
That I have introduced
To everyone around me saying
That I'm the cause of all their crime
And when they're drunk
I pour the wine
Lets leave this place
To say that we escaped
Well say that there's no difference between right and wrong tonight
We'll leave no trace of friends that we have made
So they can find us
And take what is ours
Point the gun (in your way)
Just pretend that it is time (it is time)
Say the word and I will fire
Take me far from
This less than perfect design
My contributions only go so far
Without monetary game for my heart
Lets leave this place
To say that we escaped
We'll say that there's no difference between right and wrong tonight
We'll leave no trace of friends that we have made
So they can find us and take what is ours
Running with the scissors pointed at your heart from your hand
Ss that your plan?
I don't have time for questions concerning your future position
Lets leave this place (if all that was this time)
To say that we escaped (decisions that were mine)
We'll say that there's no difference between right and wrong tonight
We'll leave no trace of friends that we have made
So they can find us and take what is ours
Put on your coat (it's time to go [x2])
Decemary is what i want
Taking every inch too
Loosing pressure is not a choice
When I'm running with you
Giving up the fight
I could never stop
It is dedication
My gift to you
Just pretend that it is time (it is time)
Say the word and I will fire
Sometimes I get so tired
Of the ride (it never stops)
This word is worth then my life {than my life)
Say the word and I will die
There's no peace for passing of this new sickness
That I have introduced
To everyone around me saying
That I'm the cause of all their crime
And when they're drunk
I pour the wine
Lets leave this place
To say that we escaped
Well say that there's no difference between right and wrong tonight
We'll leave no trace of friends that we have made
So they can find us
And take what is ours
Point the gun (in your way)
Just pretend that it is time (it is time)
Say the word and I will fire
Take me far from
This less than perfect design
My contributions only go so far
Without monetary game for my heart
Lets leave this place
To say that we escaped
We'll say that there's no difference between right and wrong tonight
We'll leave no trace of friends that we have made
So they can find us and take what is ours
Running with the scissors pointed at your heart from your hand
Ss that your plan?
I don't have time for questions concerning your future position
Lets leave this place (if all that was this time)
To say that we escaped (decisions that were mine)
We'll say that there's no difference between right and wrong tonight
We'll leave no trace of friends that we have made
So they can find us and take what is ours
Put on your coat (it's time to go [x2])
Decemary is what i want
Taking every inch too
Loosing pressure is not a choice
When I'm running with you
Giving up the fight
I could never stop
It is dedication
My gift to you
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