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.
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Light Up The Sky
Van Halen
Van Halen
Bron-Y-Aur Stomp
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
This is about bronies. They communicate by stomping.
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Hayalperest
Hayalperest
This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
No Surprises
Radiohead
Radiohead
Same ideas expressed in Fitter, Happier are expressed in this song. We're told to strive for some sort of ideal life, which includes getting a good job, being kind to everyone, finding a partner, getting married, having a couple kids, living in a quiet neighborhood in a nice big house, etc. But in Fitter, Happier the narrator(?) realizes that it's incredibly robotic to live this life. People are being used by those in power "like a pig in a cage on antibiotics"--being pacified with things like new phones and cool gadgets and houses while being sucked dry. On No Surprises, the narrator is realizing how this life is killing him slowly. In the video, his helmet is slowly filling up with water, drowning him. But he's so complacent with it. This is a good summary of the song. This boring, "perfect" life foisted upon us by some higher powers (not spiritual, but political, economic, etc. politicians and businessmen, perhaps) is not the way to live. But there is seemingly no way out but death. He'd rather die peacefully right now than live in this cage. While our lives are often shielded, we're in our own protective bubbles, or protective helmets like the one Thom wears, if we look a little harder we can see all the corruption, lies, manipulation, etc. that is going on in the world, often run by huge yet nearly invisible organizations, corporations, and 'leaders'. It's a very hopeless song because it reflects real life.
Page
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
There aren’t many things that’ll hurt more than giving love a chance against your better judgement only to have your heart crushed yet again. Ed Sheeran tells such a story on “Page.” On this track, he is devastated to have lost his lover and even more saddened by the feeling that he may never move on from this.
Intro Interpretation: D-Loc is explaining that the Kottonmouth Kings have potent Cannabis. They have Cannabis grown in Southern Cali that is sure to give you bloodshoot eyes. Everyone in the Kottonmouth Kings has this potent Cannabis.
Chorus Interpretation: The Cannabis is located in Daddy X's backback, but you can't get into it without his permission. Johnny Rictor needs to take a hit from the bong, as soon as possible, so tell him where it's at. They always have Cannabis, and always know where it's located. One of them has to know where the Cannabis is located.
Verse 1 Interpretation: Cannabis was recently harvested, dried, and cured, and now Daddy X is smoking it. In addition, he also has a large amount of Cannabis growing on a Mountain side, as well as on hillsides across the United States. He has a bag of Cannabis in his sock, and an ounce of Cannabis in his coat. He has a large hollowed out Cigar that he stuffed with Cannabis in his guitar case. He has the latest hit-strain of Cannabis in a glass jar. He has an indoor grow operation that is so sophisticated it might as well be made for the President. He has extremely potent Hash or Oil that will put your head in space. He also has Cannabis stored in his garage, under his bathrom sink, in his icebox, and in his living room, by his television. He's got a Cannabis bud on his desk, and a Cannabis bud in one of his dresser drawers. When he is starting to run low, no worries, because he has a hidden stash in his floor. Not only there, but under his stair case. When he's flying on a plain, he stores it in his underwear, next to his testicles. He then asks if any sexually promiscuous women would like to lick his testicles, to taste the weed.
Verse 2 Interpretation: If you are wondering where the Cannabis is located, Johnny Rictor will give you a hint. Just follow the smell towards his tent. Or, follow the smoke that is pouring out of either his Lincon, or his Cadillac, because he frequently drives and smokes. He stuffs cigars with Cannabis even when it's windy outside. Don't leave him alone, come smoke with him. Five pounds of Cannabis is more than enough for him, but oh well, he'll get ten pounds, and be in control of the distribution. The wind blows air, and he blows smoke. In his tour bus, he's rolling a joint. People frequently try to come to his tour bus, to smoke with him, and sometimes he's there, but sometimes he's not. His old connections are still around, and still producing great Cannaibs. He explains that he refers to $50 dollars worth of Cannabis as a "fin", and he refers to his house as "the lair". His main rule is that you don't show up without him knowing in advance. You have to call him first, and get the approval. He might have to call you back, because he could be busy doing something else. But when he is free, he will answer the phone by saying "What's Crackin?"
Verse 3: D-Loc has potent Cannabis, so you know he's smoking it. He's got a potent indica variety that will leave you feeling lethargic. He has premium buds, and large amounts pre-bagged for sale. He has the type that is more potent than you expected, and a very Sativa variety that may make you paranoid. Without a doubt, this is very potent Cannabis that is sure to leave you intoxicated. Him and the rest of the Kottonmouth Kings are getting very intoxicated, all for the stoners around the world. He then asks where the Cannabis is located, as he needs to roll a blunt. He unrolls the blunt wrap, fills it with a generous supply of Cannabis, licks the wrap, sticks it together, lights it, smokes it until it's gone, and then repeats the process.