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.
Please pass over your elixir drink,
Today the world is much to bludgening.
I need to numb me back into the womb
And there I will do cartwheels if there's room.
If you could turn it all down just a notch.
I wouldn't have to knock all of your socks off.
And oh, I heard that spice girl thats named 'Posh'.
I've got some time since I've broke my watch.
I'm clearly having one of my episodes.
Bring out the credit card let's by a friend a rose.
Does anyone know exactly just how that theme song goes?
There aren't as many Larry, Curly, Shemps as there are Moes.
The newstand man asked why I look so glum,
I gave him a finger not the thumb.
I haven't shaved so I look like a bum,
Needless to say I ain't gonna get none.
And the taximan gave me a long free ride
He said I pent up energy inside.
But I said to him, "Please tell me who just died
bequething onto you the title 'Freud.'"
I'm clearly having one of my episodes.
Bring out the credit card let's buy a Fender Rhodes
Does anyone know exactly just how that theme song goes?
There aren't as many Larry, Curly, Shemps as there are Moes.
I'm clearly having one of my episodes.
Bring out the credit card let's by a friend a rose.
Does anyone know exactly just how that theme song goes?
There aren't as many Larry, Curly, Shemps as there are Moes.
Today the world is much to bludgening.
I need to numb me back into the womb
And there I will do cartwheels if there's room.
If you could turn it all down just a notch.
I wouldn't have to knock all of your socks off.
And oh, I heard that spice girl thats named 'Posh'.
I've got some time since I've broke my watch.
I'm clearly having one of my episodes.
Bring out the credit card let's by a friend a rose.
Does anyone know exactly just how that theme song goes?
There aren't as many Larry, Curly, Shemps as there are Moes.
The newstand man asked why I look so glum,
I gave him a finger not the thumb.
I haven't shaved so I look like a bum,
Needless to say I ain't gonna get none.
And the taximan gave me a long free ride
He said I pent up energy inside.
But I said to him, "Please tell me who just died
bequething onto you the title 'Freud.'"
I'm clearly having one of my episodes.
Bring out the credit card let's buy a Fender Rhodes
Does anyone know exactly just how that theme song goes?
There aren't as many Larry, Curly, Shemps as there are Moes.
I'm clearly having one of my episodes.
Bring out the credit card let's by a friend a rose.
Does anyone know exactly just how that theme song goes?
There aren't as many Larry, Curly, Shemps as there are Moes.
Lyrics submitted by nikki04
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