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 took a step back as the room was filling up
I was packed up against some people who were tossing up a strong vibe
Now the door's locked
And the shower's on.
And I realize I don't recognize anyone,
But I don't mind
Well the neighbors have complained damn near every night.
You should of shown up
Should of shown up by now
You should of shown up by now
Give it a rest. Give it a rest
With a knock at the door,
The knock at the door as it goes
Whoa
Well now everybody's losing control!
Intoxicated circulation
Just try and sit back, get my palette wet,
Getting mentally prepared for the consequences
And you know why
Because that knock at the door
Calls the crowd to quiet.
The neighbors have complained damn near every night.
You should of shown up
Should of shown up by now
You should of shown up by now
Give it a rest. Give it a rest
With a knock at the door,
The knock at the door as it goes
Whoa
There's no one left lying on the second story floorboards
And I'm sure they heard next door
The bottles are hollow now
And there's room at the bottom
And I would take it back
If I could, but I won't!
You should of shown up
Should of shown up by now
You should of shown up by now
Give it a rest. Give it a rest
With a knock at the door,
The knock at the door as it goes
Whoa
I was packed up against some people who were tossing up a strong vibe
Now the door's locked
And the shower's on.
And I realize I don't recognize anyone,
But I don't mind
Well the neighbors have complained damn near every night.
You should of shown up
Should of shown up by now
You should of shown up by now
Give it a rest. Give it a rest
With a knock at the door,
The knock at the door as it goes
Whoa
Well now everybody's losing control!
Intoxicated circulation
Just try and sit back, get my palette wet,
Getting mentally prepared for the consequences
And you know why
Because that knock at the door
Calls the crowd to quiet.
The neighbors have complained damn near every night.
You should of shown up
Should of shown up by now
You should of shown up by now
Give it a rest. Give it a rest
With a knock at the door,
The knock at the door as it goes
Whoa
There's no one left lying on the second story floorboards
And I'm sure they heard next door
The bottles are hollow now
And there's room at the bottom
And I would take it back
If I could, but I won't!
You should of shown up
Should of shown up by now
You should of shown up by now
Give it a rest. Give it a rest
With a knock at the door,
The knock at the door as it goes
Whoa
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