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.
[You are about to see a fight.
The combatants prepare themselves both physically and mentally for the duel that lays ahead of them.
If you've ever seen a fight before, be it live or staged, chances are that you've witnessed it through film or television.
Skill, form, strength, power, speed, and charisma are but a few of the ingredients that make a fighter stand out among his peers.
So, if you thought that all fighters were same, think again, and prepare to be educated.]
Who the fuck are you?
The question is now, "Who the fuck are you?"
You're looking good with your eyes both black and blue
So step in front and enjoy a little taste
I'm gonna wipe that smile right off your face
Well what it is, what it aint's for you to choose
Either way, one way you're gonna lose
You'll search and search for something you'll never find
And as it is man you're running on borrowed time
The time's passed, too late to plead the fifth
You're free to choose, well that's a fucking myth
Well what d'you see when you're laying upon your back
So step back, don't need no more your flak
My mama said that there’d be days like this
And now I’m pissed so watch for my angry fists
It's what you get man, it's on, it's overdue
The finger’s pointing right straight at you
You ain't fine man, trippin' outta your mind
Sit back, relax, now take your fucking Prozac
You ain't fine man, trippin' outta your mind
Sit back, relax, now take your fucking Prozac
You ain't fine man, trippin' outta your mind
Sit back, relax, now take your fucking Prozac
You ain't fine man, trippin' outta your mind
Take this sugar and spice and everything nice
Now step back and don’t make me tell you twice
To get your ass right out of my fucking face
Before we put you right back in your goddamn place
You walk around with an air of arrogance
But when exposed, man we'll see it for ignorance
I’m freaked out and I got you running scared
My eyes are blurred, not clear, I'm seeing red
My mama said that there’d be days like this
And now I’m pissed so watch for my angry fists
It's what you get man, it's on, it's overdue
The finger’s pointing right straight at you
You ain't fine man, trippin' outta your mind
Sit back, relax, now take your fucking Prozac
You ain't fine man, trippin' outta your mind
Sit back, relax, now take your fucking Prozac
You ain't fine man, trippin' outta your mind
Sit back, relax, now take your fucking Prozac
You ain't fine man, trippin' outta your fuckin' mind
[Prepare to be educated.]
My mama said that there'd be days like this
And now I'm pissed so watch for my angry fists
It's what you get man, it's on, it's overdue
My finger's pointing right straight at you
You ain't fine man, trippin' outta your mind
Sit back, relax, now take your fucking Prozac
You ain't fine man, trippin' outta your mind
Sit back, relax, now take your fucking Prozac
You ain't fine man, trippin' outta your mind
Sit back, relax, now take your fucking Prozac
You ain't fine man, trippin' outta your mind
Sit back, relax, now take your fucking Prozac (do what)
Sit back, relax, now take your fucking Prozac (do what)
Sit back, relax, now take your fucking Prozac (do what)
The combatants prepare themselves both physically and mentally for the duel that lays ahead of them.
If you've ever seen a fight before, be it live or staged, chances are that you've witnessed it through film or television.
Skill, form, strength, power, speed, and charisma are but a few of the ingredients that make a fighter stand out among his peers.
So, if you thought that all fighters were same, think again, and prepare to be educated.]
Who the fuck are you?
The question is now, "Who the fuck are you?"
You're looking good with your eyes both black and blue
So step in front and enjoy a little taste
I'm gonna wipe that smile right off your face
Well what it is, what it aint's for you to choose
Either way, one way you're gonna lose
You'll search and search for something you'll never find
And as it is man you're running on borrowed time
The time's passed, too late to plead the fifth
You're free to choose, well that's a fucking myth
Well what d'you see when you're laying upon your back
So step back, don't need no more your flak
My mama said that there’d be days like this
And now I’m pissed so watch for my angry fists
It's what you get man, it's on, it's overdue
The finger’s pointing right straight at you
You ain't fine man, trippin' outta your mind
Sit back, relax, now take your fucking Prozac
You ain't fine man, trippin' outta your mind
Sit back, relax, now take your fucking Prozac
You ain't fine man, trippin' outta your mind
Sit back, relax, now take your fucking Prozac
You ain't fine man, trippin' outta your mind
Take this sugar and spice and everything nice
Now step back and don’t make me tell you twice
To get your ass right out of my fucking face
Before we put you right back in your goddamn place
You walk around with an air of arrogance
But when exposed, man we'll see it for ignorance
I’m freaked out and I got you running scared
My eyes are blurred, not clear, I'm seeing red
My mama said that there’d be days like this
And now I’m pissed so watch for my angry fists
It's what you get man, it's on, it's overdue
The finger’s pointing right straight at you
You ain't fine man, trippin' outta your mind
Sit back, relax, now take your fucking Prozac
You ain't fine man, trippin' outta your mind
Sit back, relax, now take your fucking Prozac
You ain't fine man, trippin' outta your mind
Sit back, relax, now take your fucking Prozac
You ain't fine man, trippin' outta your fuckin' mind
[Prepare to be educated.]
My mama said that there'd be days like this
And now I'm pissed so watch for my angry fists
It's what you get man, it's on, it's overdue
My finger's pointing right straight at you
You ain't fine man, trippin' outta your mind
Sit back, relax, now take your fucking Prozac
You ain't fine man, trippin' outta your mind
Sit back, relax, now take your fucking Prozac
You ain't fine man, trippin' outta your mind
Sit back, relax, now take your fucking Prozac
You ain't fine man, trippin' outta your mind
Sit back, relax, now take your fucking Prozac (do what)
Sit back, relax, now take your fucking Prozac (do what)
Sit back, relax, now take your fucking Prozac (do what)
Lyrics submitted by Aragoth, edited by Ignoreland
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