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.
You're on a holiday
You never wanted
It's nice to get away
This flat is haunted
I made some plans to stay
With those who know me
But now you've made a play
And now you throw me
Into your arms, I have no choice
And in your palms, I have no voice
This is my finest hour
Who's given all this power to me?
This is my finest hour
Though it has all gone sour for me
This is my finest hour
Who's given all this power to me?
There comes a time to make
A big decision
To plan your great escape
With great precision
You always were a fake
And superficial
The lengths that you would take
It's now official
Shout from the roof, and the top of
your voice
You have your proof, and you've made
your choice
This is my finest hour
Who's given all this power to me?
This is my finest hour
Though it has all gone sour for me
This is my finest hour
Who's given all this power to me?
Let's see you without your make-up
And try to clear up this mess
You're crying but all that it takes up
Is both of our unhappiness
This is my finest hour
Who's given all this power to me?
This is my finest hour
Though it has all gone sour for me
This is my finest hour
Who's given all this power to me?
You never wanted
It's nice to get away
This flat is haunted
I made some plans to stay
With those who know me
But now you've made a play
And now you throw me
Into your arms, I have no choice
And in your palms, I have no voice
This is my finest hour
Who's given all this power to me?
This is my finest hour
Though it has all gone sour for me
This is my finest hour
Who's given all this power to me?
There comes a time to make
A big decision
To plan your great escape
With great precision
You always were a fake
And superficial
The lengths that you would take
It's now official
Shout from the roof, and the top of
your voice
You have your proof, and you've made
your choice
This is my finest hour
Who's given all this power to me?
This is my finest hour
Though it has all gone sour for me
This is my finest hour
Who's given all this power to me?
Let's see you without your make-up
And try to clear up this mess
You're crying but all that it takes up
Is both of our unhappiness
This is my finest hour
Who's given all this power to me?
This is my finest hour
Though it has all gone sour for me
This is my finest hour
Who's given all this power to me?
Lyrics submitted by nohitter151
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