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 ain't worried about a god damn thing
I hear them talking.
I ain't listening, listening.
How many times did you tell me I was wrong
But I didn't listen to you and I only stayed strong
In a world where people don't hang on too long
I belong, I belong
Prove me wrong, Prove me wrong
I ain't worried about a god damn thing
I hear them talking, I ain't listening, listening.
Out come the wolves in the lunar light
Final flight you're wrong, I'm right
Talk to me straight man, but be polite
You hear my scream cause this one bites
I ain't worried about a god damn thing
I hear them talking, I ain't listening, listening.
I'm Matt Freeman I'm coming in quick
I got a 6-4 Merc and a clutch that won't slip
I don't give a god damn what they say
I'm born and raised in the East Bay.
I ain't worried about a god damn thing
I hear them talking, I ain't listening, listening.
I take chances that most won't take, right
I get knocked down I won't break
Get it clear and make no mistake
This town's filled with rattlesnakes
Black, brown, white we're all punk rock
We're the kings of the low income block
Worn out sneakers skinheads mohawk
When we all get together yeah the music won't stop
I ain't worried about a god damn thing
I hear them talking, I ain't listening
I hear them talking.
I ain't listening, listening.
How many times did you tell me I was wrong
But I didn't listen to you and I only stayed strong
In a world where people don't hang on too long
I belong, I belong
Prove me wrong, Prove me wrong
I ain't worried about a god damn thing
I hear them talking, I ain't listening, listening.
Out come the wolves in the lunar light
Final flight you're wrong, I'm right
Talk to me straight man, but be polite
You hear my scream cause this one bites
I ain't worried about a god damn thing
I hear them talking, I ain't listening, listening.
I'm Matt Freeman I'm coming in quick
I got a 6-4 Merc and a clutch that won't slip
I don't give a god damn what they say
I'm born and raised in the East Bay.
I ain't worried about a god damn thing
I hear them talking, I ain't listening, listening.
I take chances that most won't take, right
I get knocked down I won't break
Get it clear and make no mistake
This town's filled with rattlesnakes
Black, brown, white we're all punk rock
We're the kings of the low income block
Worn out sneakers skinheads mohawk
When we all get together yeah the music won't stop
I ain't worried about a god damn thing
I hear them talking, I ain't listening
Lyrics submitted by acidmaniac, edited by chronicfireworks
I Ain't Worried Lyrics as written by Lars Frederiksen Timothy (usa) Armstrong
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
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I ain't worried about a goddamn thing I hear them talkin', I ain't listening
How many times did you tell me I was wrong But I didn't listen to you and I only stayed strong In a world where people don't hang on too long I belong, prove me wrong
Out come the wolves in the lunar light Fight or flight, you're wrong I'm right Talk to me straight man but be polite You hear my scream 'cause this wolf bites
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I take chances that most won't take I get knocked down, I won't break Get it clear and make no mistake This town's filled with the rattle snakes
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