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.
What the hell is that black shit on your teeth?
What the fuck have you been eating?
It must come from the lusty lies
That you try to hide yourself behind
It's as plain as the craters on your face
The way this changes everything
I can tell you're lying with the words you're saying, "Nick, I'm sorry!"
Can you say liar?
(It's killing me)
Can you say liar?
(and I believe)
This looks like murder
You bring out a livid side of me, I guess
Can you say liar?
(It's killing me)
Can you say liar?
(and I believe)
This looks like murder
You have slit the throats of family again
It's a shame you can't make out that voice,
The voice of hope
I could be wrong but he's not worth it
But in his mind we are worthless.
Don't get me started
It breaks my heart and
I can tell that you are lying with the way you're saying, "Nick, I'm sorry!"
What the fuck have you been eating?
It must come from the lusty lies
That you try to hide yourself behind
It's as plain as the craters on your face
The way this changes everything
I can tell you're lying with the words you're saying, "Nick, I'm sorry!"
Can you say liar?
(It's killing me)
Can you say liar?
(and I believe)
This looks like murder
You bring out a livid side of me, I guess
Can you say liar?
(It's killing me)
Can you say liar?
(and I believe)
This looks like murder
You have slit the throats of family again
It's a shame you can't make out that voice,
The voice of hope
I could be wrong but he's not worth it
But in his mind we are worthless.
Don't get me started
It breaks my heart and
I can tell that you are lying with the way you're saying, "Nick, I'm sorry!"
Lyrics submitted by BleedorBreathe
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