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.
Dig me up
'Cause I'm under attack
And the trees have stopped growing
Roots under the crack
If you feel like dying,
Please knock on my door.
What happens doesn't leave this room
And it stays between just me and you
I just need some time to let this all soak in
Oh, oh
Dig me up
'Cause I'm under attack
And the trees have stopped growing
Roots under the cracks
If you feel like dying,
Please knock on my door.
I can see it through your blood shot eyes
You're a perfect fit for my demise
I don't want to make the same mistakes again
Again, again
Dig me up
'Cause I'm under attack
And the trees have stopped growing
Roots under the cracks
If you feel like dying,
Please knock on my door
And this tourniquette has ripped my chest in two
Wake me up
'Cause I'm under attack
And the drugs you have given me
Are holding me back
If you feel like dying,
Please knock on my door
Dig me up
'Cause I'm under attack
'Cause I'm under attack
And the trees have stopped growing
Roots under the crack
If you feel like dying,
Please knock on my door.
What happens doesn't leave this room
And it stays between just me and you
I just need some time to let this all soak in
Oh, oh
Dig me up
'Cause I'm under attack
And the trees have stopped growing
Roots under the cracks
If you feel like dying,
Please knock on my door.
I can see it through your blood shot eyes
You're a perfect fit for my demise
I don't want to make the same mistakes again
Again, again
Dig me up
'Cause I'm under attack
And the trees have stopped growing
Roots under the cracks
If you feel like dying,
Please knock on my door
And this tourniquette has ripped my chest in two
Wake me up
'Cause I'm under attack
And the drugs you have given me
Are holding me back
If you feel like dying,
Please knock on my door
Dig me up
'Cause I'm under attack
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