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.
Push your controlling values aside,
And dissect your own life.
It's not about my beliefs.
It's about personal choice.
It breaks your heart to see me consume,
But it shatters mine to see people follow you.
Ask me to be blameless.
You ask me to be blameless.
You ask me to be blameless,
But who are you to decide what's right?
Don't say another word.
Don't say another word.
You've crossed the line.
Don't say another word.
You've crossed the line.
Don't say another word.
You've crossed the line.
Don't say another word.
You've crossed the line.
Let's go!
I won't hesitate to put you in your place.
You are the straw that's crushing my back.
You ask me to be blameless.
You ask me to be blameless,
But who are you to decide what's right?
Don't say another word
However, I thank you for this pen and ink ammunition.
Thank you for the inspiration.
You're the straw that's crushing my back.
You are the salt that's burning my wounds.
You're the straw that's crushing my back.
You are the salt that's burning my wounds.
You're the straw that's crushing my back.
You are the salt that's burning my wounds.
And dissect your own life.
It's not about my beliefs.
It's about personal choice.
It breaks your heart to see me consume,
But it shatters mine to see people follow you.
Ask me to be blameless.
You ask me to be blameless.
You ask me to be blameless,
But who are you to decide what's right?
Don't say another word.
Don't say another word.
You've crossed the line.
Don't say another word.
You've crossed the line.
Don't say another word.
You've crossed the line.
Don't say another word.
You've crossed the line.
Let's go!
I won't hesitate to put you in your place.
You are the straw that's crushing my back.
You ask me to be blameless.
You ask me to be blameless,
But who are you to decide what's right?
Don't say another word
However, I thank you for this pen and ink ammunition.
Thank you for the inspiration.
You're the straw that's crushing my back.
You are the salt that's burning my wounds.
You're the straw that's crushing my back.
You are the salt that's burning my wounds.
You're the straw that's crushing my back.
You are the salt that's burning my wounds.
Lyrics submitted by breakdowngasm
White Washed Lyrics as written by Dustin Davidson Brent Rambler
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, Capitol CMG Publishing
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