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 don't need a reason to be a [mislead]
Whatever the reason, how far I'll go
When it's my time then I will let you know
It don't take a genius to be an idiot
It don't take a jesus to save my soul
When it's my time then it's my time to go
Pedestrian is what I am, an understated Samaritan
Where I go, I go alone
As long as I am taking my time
I don't have the answer, (to be specific)
I listen to reason, the reason is true
I take my time, well now it's time to go
Pedestrian is what I am, an understated Samaritan
Where I go, I go alone
As long as I am taking my time
I don't have the answer, (to be specific)
I listen to reason, the reason is true
I take my time and now it's time to go
I take my time well now it's time to go
I take my time well now it's time to go
Whatever the reason, how far I'll go
When it's my time then I will let you know
It don't take a genius to be an idiot
It don't take a jesus to save my soul
When it's my time then it's my time to go
Pedestrian is what I am, an understated Samaritan
Where I go, I go alone
As long as I am taking my time
I don't have the answer, (to be specific)
I listen to reason, the reason is true
I take my time, well now it's time to go
Pedestrian is what I am, an understated Samaritan
Where I go, I go alone
As long as I am taking my time
I don't have the answer, (to be specific)
I listen to reason, the reason is true
I take my time and now it's time to go
I take my time well now it's time to go
I take my time well now it's time to go
Lyrics submitted by MissNeurotic
The Pedestrian Lyrics as written by Frank E. Billie Joe Armstrong
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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