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.
This is me talking about you
I, I, I, I can't find time for her, oh no
I, I, I, I can't find time for her, oh no
And I, I, I, I can't find time for her, oh no
I, I, I, I can't find time for her, oh no
Because of M.T.
Because of M.T.V, oh no
Because I'm empty
Because of M.T.V, oh no, ah
I, I, I, I can't find time for her, oh no
I, I, I, I can't find time for her, oh no
Because of M.T.
Because of M.T.V, oh no
Because I'm empty
Because of M.T.V, oh no
Because of M.T.
Because of M.T.V, oh no
Because of M.T.
Because of M.T.V, oh no
I, I, I, I can't find time for her, oh no
I, I, I, I can't find time for her, oh no
Because of M.T.
Because of M.T.V, oh no
Because I'm empty
Because of M.T.V, oh no
Because of M.T.
Because of M.T.V, oh no
Because I'm empty
Because of M.T.V, oh no
I, I, I, I can't find time for her, oh no
I, I, I, I can't find time for her, oh no
And I, I, I, I can't find time for her, oh no
I, I, I, I can't find time for her, oh no
Because of M.T.
Because of M.T.V, oh no
Because I'm empty
Because of M.T.V, oh no, ah
I, I, I, I can't find time for her, oh no
I, I, I, I can't find time for her, oh no
Because of M.T.
Because of M.T.V, oh no
Because I'm empty
Because of M.T.V, oh no
Because of M.T.
Because of M.T.V, oh no
Because of M.T.
Because of M.T.V, oh no
I, I, I, I can't find time for her, oh no
I, I, I, I can't find time for her, oh no
Because of M.T.
Because of M.T.V, oh no
Because I'm empty
Because of M.T.V, oh no
Because of M.T.
Because of M.T.V, oh no
Because I'm empty
Because of M.T.V, oh no
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Major's Titling Victory Lyrics as written by Ross Anthony Jarman Gary John Jarman
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Just a wild possibility here but it could actually be that he doesnt have time for his woman coz he is too busy watching all the tv channels that area bout nowadays?! haha and the title... majors titling victory could just be a mask for the real meaning of the 3 letters... M.T.V. which is really referring to the world famous american network. or alternatively could refer to this Major TV channel running everything and calling all the shots, as Jimzer said... Just a wild one i thought i would put out there... let me know your views...
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im guessing this song comments on the overwhelming power of major labels; major labels basically name the successful bands of today.
"...i'm empty"
well what does the title mean. cuz MTV could be an acronym for Majors Titling Victory. well Majors Titling Victory is label they are giving the cribs. iono?? love the song tho.
i mean the cribs are nicknaming MTV Majors Titling Victory. Cuz they Mtv can basically say What is what in the music industry.
its simple, he can't find time for her. not important to her anymore.
major's titling victory. yeah whoever said the thing about major labels having too much power is spot on. but i think they arent speaking about themselves because they're on an indie label i'm pretty sure. they are spekaing about major label bands who've no time for themselves as these major labels exercise great power (titling victory, meaning they will always succeed in labelling something- in other words they run everything and call all the shots). yeah. seeing them live in a few hours. cant wait. @ the billboard, melb, vic.