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.
Now that you're standing there making eyes at me
tell me just what it is that you think you see
I don't recall meeting my maker from above
I don't remember you entering the door of those I love
so let me tell you something
I don't owe you nothing anymore
mold me from a piece of clay but wash your hands real good
or things'll start growing on you from the dirt where I once stood
head down to the river to wash my sins it won't stop to let me see
exactly what it's cleansing and what it leaves on me
so let me tell you something
I don't owe you nothing anymore
hear that factory whisle blast
I see the boys filing past
I share glad tidings with my kids
but can't stop thinking 'bout his
I appear in my own dreams could never get past the crowd
who audition for everyone else's and sing and dance real loud
you go you're way I'll go mine I'm searching for things unfound
buried in the hearts of those who rest peaceful in the ground
so let me tell you something
I don't owe you nothing anymore
repeat verse 2
so let me tell you something
I don't owe you nothing anymore
tell me just what it is that you think you see
I don't recall meeting my maker from above
I don't remember you entering the door of those I love
so let me tell you something
I don't owe you nothing anymore
mold me from a piece of clay but wash your hands real good
or things'll start growing on you from the dirt where I once stood
head down to the river to wash my sins it won't stop to let me see
exactly what it's cleansing and what it leaves on me
so let me tell you something
I don't owe you nothing anymore
hear that factory whisle blast
I see the boys filing past
I share glad tidings with my kids
but can't stop thinking 'bout his
I appear in my own dreams could never get past the crowd
who audition for everyone else's and sing and dance real loud
you go you're way I'll go mine I'm searching for things unfound
buried in the hearts of those who rest peaceful in the ground
so let me tell you something
I don't owe you nothing anymore
repeat verse 2
so let me tell you something
I don't owe you nothing anymore
Lyrics submitted by azkm
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