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 didn’t mean it till
His eyes caught my tenderloin
I see him looking to my knees-
La la la.
I see him getting a rise
I see him shaking his horns
I see him bathing in silence-
La la la
Gone craaazy in a maaaaaze…
Oh, done the signs, and
Trade the days and
I’ve gone crazy in a maze…
Bling-bling bling, and
Blood red tings…
Should have had to pull that string
Oh, I know now I should have had everything
Oh, I know now I should’ve had my wits or a dagger
To cut me off
These horns are not for honking.
I feel the minutes slide beside me in the room
I see him looking to my knees- la la la
I see him getting his thighs
I see him shaking his horns
I see him getting excited-
La la la
Gone craaazy in a maaaaaze…
Oh, done the signs, and
Trade the days and
I’ve gone crazy in a maze…
Bling-bling bling, and
Blood red tings…
Gone craaazy in a maaaaaze…
Oh, done the signs, and
Trade the days and
You are going crazy in a maze…
Bling-bling bling, and
Blood red tings…
I know, I know, I know…
Oh no, Oh no, oh no…
La la la la la la la la la la la la
His eyes caught my tenderloin
I see him looking to my knees-
La la la.
I see him getting a rise
I see him shaking his horns
I see him bathing in silence-
La la la
Gone craaazy in a maaaaaze…
Oh, done the signs, and
Trade the days and
I’ve gone crazy in a maze…
Bling-bling bling, and
Blood red tings…
Should have had to pull that string
Oh, I know now I should have had everything
Oh, I know now I should’ve had my wits or a dagger
To cut me off
These horns are not for honking.
I feel the minutes slide beside me in the room
I see him looking to my knees- la la la
I see him getting his thighs
I see him shaking his horns
I see him getting excited-
La la la
Gone craaazy in a maaaaaze…
Oh, done the signs, and
Trade the days and
I’ve gone crazy in a maze…
Bling-bling bling, and
Blood red tings…
Gone craaazy in a maaaaaze…
Oh, done the signs, and
Trade the days and
You are going crazy in a maze…
Bling-bling bling, and
Blood red tings…
I know, I know, I know…
Oh no, Oh no, oh no…
La la la la la la la la la la la la
Lyrics submitted by lwsupremacy
Add your thoughts
Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.
Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!
More Featured Meanings
Light Up The Sky
Van Halen
Van Halen
Gentle Hour
Yo La Tengo
Yo La Tengo
This song was originally written by a guy called Peter Gutteridge. He was one of the founders of the "Dunedin Sound" a musical scene in the south of New Zealand in the early 80s. From there it was covered by "The Clean" one of the early bands of that scene (he had originally been a member of in it's early days, writing a couple of their best early songs). The Dunedin sound, and the Clean became popular on american college radio in the mid to late 80s. I guess Yo La Tengo heard that version.
Great version of a great song,
Just A Little Lovin'
Dusty Springfield
Dusty Springfield
I don't think it's necessarily about sex. It's about wanting to start the day with some love and affection. Maybe a warm cuddle. I'm not alone in interpreting it that way! For example:
"'Just a Little Lovin’ is a timeless country song originally recorded by Eddy Arnold in 1954. The song, written by Eddie Miller and Jimmy Campbell, explores the delicate nuances of love and showcases Arnold’s emotive vocals. It delves into the universal theme of love and how even the smallest gesture of affection can have a profound impact on our lives." https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-just-a-little-lovin-by-eddy-arnold/
Magical
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
How would you describe the feeling of being in love? For Ed Sheeran, the word is “Magical.” in HIS three-minute album opener, he makes an attempt to capture the beauty and delicacy of true love with words. He describes the magic of it all over a bright Pop song produced by Aaron Dessner.
Punchline
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran sings about missing his former partner and learning important life lessons in the process on “Punchline.” This track tells a story of battling to get rid of emotions for a former lover, whom he now realized might not have loved him the same way. He’s now caught between accepting that fact and learning life lessons from it and going back to beg her for another chance.
I thought it was: "Gone crazy in a maze of dollar signs and traded days/Gone crazy in a maze of bling bling bling and blood red tape."
The mythical allegory of getting lost in a labyrinth seems to be complicated by allusions to prostitution and self-debauchery (romantic entanglement? artistic compromise?)