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.
Blow them down - stir up this mess
Make them think their leaders have become possessed
Rock the house - Send pestilence
Send the whirlwind down 'til no one's on the fence
Listen to the wind - a bark and a howl
Changing voices form a moan to a growl
You best stay in because the wolf's on the prowl
Take the take - a trial and test
Take all that they love until there's nothing left
Break the banks - fill them with fear
Will they turn to me or turn to something here?
But listen through the wind you'll hear him now
Working wonders though we know not how
Before we're raised up he's got to break us down
Make them think their leaders have become possessed
Rock the house - Send pestilence
Send the whirlwind down 'til no one's on the fence
Listen to the wind - a bark and a howl
Changing voices form a moan to a growl
You best stay in because the wolf's on the prowl
Take the take - a trial and test
Take all that they love until there's nothing left
Break the banks - fill them with fear
Will they turn to me or turn to something here?
But listen through the wind you'll hear him now
Working wonders though we know not how
Before we're raised up he's got to break us down
Lyrics submitted by The Letter M
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