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.
I know I was out of line
You were way out of your mind
Wrapped up in my reveries
Causing all this misery
Hear me out
If ever there's a chance in heaven
(Or in hell)
To slowly forget the past and the bandage
Be careful, you fool, there are certain rules
Even for a fellow like you
But don't be alarmed, no one gets harmed
I will never go, babe, hell no
Maybe I was in the dark
But why'd you have to steal my heart?
Well, I didn't plan to go berserk
Baby, you were such a jerk
Well, just hear me out
I can't believe the things I said
(I know)
I obviously was removed from my senses
Be careful, you fool, there are certain rules
Even for a fellow like you
But don't be alarmed, no one gets harmed
I will never go, babe, hell no
Now hear me out
If ever you deceive me
(If ever, ever)
We're through
You worry too much, I won't make you sorry
Be careful, you fool, there are certain rules
Even for a fellow like you
But don't be alarmed, no one gets harmed
I will never go, babe, hell no
Be careful, you fool
(Don't be alarmed)
There are certain rules
('Cause I know that)
I will never go, babe, hell no
You were way out of your mind
Wrapped up in my reveries
Causing all this misery
Hear me out
If ever there's a chance in heaven
(Or in hell)
To slowly forget the past and the bandage
Be careful, you fool, there are certain rules
Even for a fellow like you
But don't be alarmed, no one gets harmed
I will never go, babe, hell no
Maybe I was in the dark
But why'd you have to steal my heart?
Well, I didn't plan to go berserk
Baby, you were such a jerk
Well, just hear me out
I can't believe the things I said
(I know)
I obviously was removed from my senses
Be careful, you fool, there are certain rules
Even for a fellow like you
But don't be alarmed, no one gets harmed
I will never go, babe, hell no
Now hear me out
If ever you deceive me
(If ever, ever)
We're through
You worry too much, I won't make you sorry
Be careful, you fool, there are certain rules
Even for a fellow like you
But don't be alarmed, no one gets harmed
I will never go, babe, hell no
Be careful, you fool
(Don't be alarmed)
There are certain rules
('Cause I know that)
I will never go, babe, hell no
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