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.
Between the left wing and the right wing you'd think that
This puppy would fly
They've invaded your password
Your bathroom stalls
Music and computer files
So go, take
One good last look at America
It might not be there
For too long
So go and take
One good last look at America
The decisions of a few
Effect the problems of the multitude
Know which way to look
Know you have the right to choose
What is good and what is just
From things that we've said
The world is on fire
And you insist on throwing gasoline
So go, take
One good last look at America
And it might not be there
For too long
So go, take
One good last look at America
It might not be there
For too long
For too long
Too long
For too long
So go, take
One good last look at America
So go, take
One good last look at America
Take a look at America, yeah
Take a look at America
Take a look at America, yeah
Take a look at America
America
America
America
This puppy would fly
They've invaded your password
Your bathroom stalls
Music and computer files
So go, take
One good last look at America
It might not be there
For too long
So go and take
One good last look at America
The decisions of a few
Effect the problems of the multitude
Know which way to look
Know you have the right to choose
What is good and what is just
From things that we've said
The world is on fire
And you insist on throwing gasoline
So go, take
One good last look at America
And it might not be there
For too long
So go, take
One good last look at America
It might not be there
For too long
For too long
Too long
For too long
So go, take
One good last look at America
So go, take
One good last look at America
Take a look at America, yeah
Take a look at America
Take a look at America, yeah
Take a look at America
America
America
America
Lyrics submitted by anarchysomething44
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This song seriously kicks ass. The lyrics are probably a little screwed up, but I can't find them on the net and I can't get into their website. This songs being played all over Louisiana especially here in Shreveport cuz they're from here. The WERE getting a lot of airplay in New Orleans i heard. I'm just now getting into this band because this is seriously one of the best songs to come out in a long time. I'm gonna get the CD when I can.
its "between the left wing and the right wing you'd think that" and "the decisions of a few" the song is about basically MODERN DAY ROSENBERGs... ethel and julius rosenberg were apparent russian spies. adams just sayin how the government can basically do whatever they want with your privacy... email me for lyrics, got em all.... and all their cds. and im currently ATTEMPTING to write out tabs for guitar