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.
When your grandmother dies,
will she fly to the afterlife,
or will she haunt your children?
My thoughts are logical in my bedroom.
I lay awake with a desperate moon.
I'm wishing it all away (I wish it away).
I don't need the anxiety.
Dirty yellow star hinting at who you are.
Do you feel dead, sinking into my waterbed?
The stars on my ceiling are glowing
(while) your life is a constant impending doom.
Watch the sun melt all the icicles.
Making friends is never logical.
Toss your body to the ocean for the gulls and seabirds.
They will watch with sun tan lotion in the salty air.
I know who you are,
dirty yellow star.
will she fly to the afterlife,
or will she haunt your children?
My thoughts are logical in my bedroom.
I lay awake with a desperate moon.
I'm wishing it all away (I wish it away).
I don't need the anxiety.
Dirty yellow star hinting at who you are.
Do you feel dead, sinking into my waterbed?
The stars on my ceiling are glowing
(while) your life is a constant impending doom.
Watch the sun melt all the icicles.
Making friends is never logical.
Toss your body to the ocean for the gulls and seabirds.
They will watch with sun tan lotion in the salty air.
I know who you are,
dirty yellow star.
Lyrics submitted by Bobert04
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