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.
Evacuate the masses.
My body is strapped in panic.
But don't worry about a thing baby cause we're all safe at home tonight.
What a shame! Heres to keeping your finger at your lips
(Pressed the buttons. Pressing buttons)
We're becoming too attached above the wrists.
(Pressed the buttons. Pressing buttons)
I know the corner of your eyes.
Kerosene.
They're drawing truth in line by line.
Kerosene.
We're all so hopeful tonight.
Kerosene.
Under the night we dance and we wont know any better
But this why, this is exactly why she sings in her sleep.
What a glorious sound
O what a glorious sound and it goes
"Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-bang!"
I'm hoping you will stay here with me.
Ironically I'll never want to see the outside again.
You will stay covered in dust.
I know exactly why.
This is exactly why
We're screaming fire in public places.
Hold on to my heart and don't let go.
Cause I'm one body shy from standing.
Always caught in the rain.
My body is strapped in panic.
But don't worry about a thing baby cause we're all safe at home tonight.
What a shame! Heres to keeping your finger at your lips
(Pressed the buttons. Pressing buttons)
We're becoming too attached above the wrists.
(Pressed the buttons. Pressing buttons)
I know the corner of your eyes.
Kerosene.
They're drawing truth in line by line.
Kerosene.
We're all so hopeful tonight.
Kerosene.
Under the night we dance and we wont know any better
But this why, this is exactly why she sings in her sleep.
What a glorious sound
O what a glorious sound and it goes
"Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-bang!"
I'm hoping you will stay here with me.
Ironically I'll never want to see the outside again.
You will stay covered in dust.
I know exactly why.
This is exactly why
We're screaming fire in public places.
Hold on to my heart and don't let go.
Cause I'm one body shy from standing.
Always caught in the rain.
Lyrics submitted by a scar in the sky
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