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.
Oh, they talk, they talk, they meddle more
Droning lights need a change of key
"Are they on, are they off," that's what they'll ask.
It gives pleasure to the displeased
I won't hold the future to your eye
'Cause we're already waiting to die
And we can change our minds 100,000 times
Oh, they pry, they peek, they presume it wrong
Dreay scope needs a change of scene
"Does she know, does she care," that's what they'll ask.
It gives pleasure to the displeased
I won't hold the future to your eye
Yeah, we're already waiting to die
And we can change our minds 100,000 times
Tell me all the times you have ever known your reaction
Maybe you prefer all the things that would confound
And maybe you'll search for awhile to decide...
I won't hold the future to your eye
'Cause we're already waiting to die
And we can change our minds 100,000 times
I won't hold the future to your eye
Yeah we're already waiting to die
And we can change our minds 100,000 times
100,000 times...
Droning lights need a change of key
"Are they on, are they off," that's what they'll ask.
It gives pleasure to the displeased
I won't hold the future to your eye
'Cause we're already waiting to die
And we can change our minds 100,000 times
Oh, they pry, they peek, they presume it wrong
Dreay scope needs a change of scene
"Does she know, does she care," that's what they'll ask.
It gives pleasure to the displeased
I won't hold the future to your eye
Yeah, we're already waiting to die
And we can change our minds 100,000 times
Tell me all the times you have ever known your reaction
Maybe you prefer all the things that would confound
And maybe you'll search for awhile to decide...
I won't hold the future to your eye
'Cause we're already waiting to die
And we can change our minds 100,000 times
I won't hold the future to your eye
Yeah we're already waiting to die
And we can change our minds 100,000 times
100,000 times...
Lyrics submitted by Technophobia
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