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 can see he says what he means
I can't say what he means when he says that
I'll pretend a pretty pretend
When all I wanna see is the end of this
I can see he says what he means
We'll deal him sticks and stones and apologies
I wish
Oh, I wish it was through
Scrape the skies
Get up off your knees
Just lift the marks
And new-found releases
I'll pretend a pretty pretend
When all I wanna see is the end of this
I wish
I wish
I wish the cobwebs would cover me
Cover me
Cover me
My vicious tongue cradles just one
My vicious tongue cradles just one
My vicious tongue cradles just one
My vicious tongue cradles just one
My vicious tongue cradles just one
My vicious tongue cradles just one
My vicious tongue cradles just one
I can't say what he means when he says that
I'll pretend a pretty pretend
When all I wanna see is the end of this
I can see he says what he means
We'll deal him sticks and stones and apologies
I wish
Oh, I wish it was through
Scrape the skies
Get up off your knees
Just lift the marks
And new-found releases
I'll pretend a pretty pretend
When all I wanna see is the end of this
I wish
I wish
I wish the cobwebs would cover me
Cover me
Cover me
My vicious tongue cradles just one
My vicious tongue cradles just one
My vicious tongue cradles just one
My vicious tongue cradles just one
My vicious tongue cradles just one
My vicious tongue cradles just one
My vicious tongue cradles just one
Lyrics submitted by Invisigoth, edited by TriangleMan
Cradle Lyrics as written by Daniel Davies
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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I love the energy of this song too. I agree with COMB, she is in a situation where she has to bite her tongue because she is disgusted. She is forced to baby the situation and cant wait until it is over. Maybe the authority, boss, family member, ex lover, etc.