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.
I live in my own world on eighteen wheels
Playing music and writing songs about the way I feel
Tonight, I'll play my guitar for you
I'll pour my heart out, and tonight it's blue
So gather 'round and watch me play
I'm putting my misery on display.
I was raised with the West Coast bands
I don't change for anyone, I stay the way I am
I don't do this for fame, I do this for me
It soothes my soul, and keeps my sanity
I'll only be here for today
Putting my misery on display.
And this road gets so cold
And sometimes it feels so wrong
But I just keep moving on and singing you my songs
'Cause I don't know any way
Than putting my misery on display.
Tonight, I wish someone would hold me
A woman's touch puts my mind at ease
Her lips, her breath up against my skin
Spread her wings and take my body in
I'll be gone by the break of day
Putting my misery on display.
And this road gets so cold
And sometimes it feels so wrong
But I just keep moving on and singing you my songs
'Cause I don't know any way
Than putting my misery on display.
'Cause I don't know any other way
Than putting my misery on display...
Playing music and writing songs about the way I feel
Tonight, I'll play my guitar for you
I'll pour my heart out, and tonight it's blue
So gather 'round and watch me play
I'm putting my misery on display.
I was raised with the West Coast bands
I don't change for anyone, I stay the way I am
I don't do this for fame, I do this for me
It soothes my soul, and keeps my sanity
I'll only be here for today
Putting my misery on display.
And this road gets so cold
And sometimes it feels so wrong
But I just keep moving on and singing you my songs
'Cause I don't know any way
Than putting my misery on display.
Tonight, I wish someone would hold me
A woman's touch puts my mind at ease
Her lips, her breath up against my skin
Spread her wings and take my body in
I'll be gone by the break of day
Putting my misery on display.
And this road gets so cold
And sometimes it feels so wrong
But I just keep moving on and singing you my songs
'Cause I don't know any way
Than putting my misery on display.
'Cause I don't know any other way
Than putting my misery on display...
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