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.
Not sure how accurate any of this is, but I think it's pretty close to being the actual thing aside from just a few words being wrong.
This healthy, unhealthy voice
Sits Lennon for you
Your healthy, unhealthy voices
It's several for me
Now who wants to live the soul's desire
Way down we're born to realize
One sobering thought was forced upon
We shall know we'll know
These slivers that warn our feet
Reminders joining us
To the rest, to the rest
The rest is yet to come
To the rest, all the best
The best is yet to come
Now who wants to live the soul's desire
Way down we're born to realize
One sobering thought was forced upon
We shall know we'll know
A silent stare brings the creeping clone
Won't feel you walking in but feel you walking out
Your silent stare brings us closer still
And all her wants out
Keep biting in
Now who wants to live the soul's desire
Way down we're born to realize
One sobering thought was forced upon
We shall know we'll know
This healthy, unhealthy voice
Sits Lennon for you
Your healthy, unhealthy voices
It's several for me
Now who wants to live the soul's desire
Way down we're born to realize
One sobering thought was forced upon
We shall know we'll know
These slivers that warn our feet
Reminders joining us
To the rest, to the rest
The rest is yet to come
To the rest, all the best
The best is yet to come
Now who wants to live the soul's desire
Way down we're born to realize
One sobering thought was forced upon
We shall know we'll know
A silent stare brings the creeping clone
Won't feel you walking in but feel you walking out
Your silent stare brings us closer still
And all her wants out
Keep biting in
Now who wants to live the soul's desire
Way down we're born to realize
One sobering thought was forced upon
We shall know we'll know
Lyrics submitted by XxChevellionxX
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