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.
You always say I'm not the kind to ask for much to drink too much to fall in love to be serene with everyone I see you say you can't afford to be like me
I can't remember who I am I can't remember when I felt this way I can't remember anything except for once I had the chance to be the kind of guy I want to be
Caution kills
I can't figure out which way to go from here
For all I care
You can smash up all my stuff to pieces
Time after time it falls apart and then again it falls apart forget the past you can't be shielded from the truth forever you can't neglect the forces that together wield you up and make you whole but your world tore it down but your world turned it upside-down you can't deny there's no one left to blame you took this all to yourself.
Caution kills
All the pretty pieces come falling down like rain
For all I care
You can smash up all my stuff to pieces
You always say I'm not the kind to ask for much to drink too much to fall in love to be serene with everyone I see you say you can't afford to be like me
I can't remember who I am I can't remember when I felt this way I can't remember anything except for once I had the chance to be the kind of guy I want to be
Caution kills
All the pretty pieces come falling down like rain
For all I care
You can smash up all my stuff to pieces
I can't remember who I am I can't remember when I felt this way I can't remember anything except for once I had the chance to be the kind of guy I want to be
Caution kills
I can't figure out which way to go from here
For all I care
You can smash up all my stuff to pieces
Time after time it falls apart and then again it falls apart forget the past you can't be shielded from the truth forever you can't neglect the forces that together wield you up and make you whole but your world tore it down but your world turned it upside-down you can't deny there's no one left to blame you took this all to yourself.
Caution kills
All the pretty pieces come falling down like rain
For all I care
You can smash up all my stuff to pieces
You always say I'm not the kind to ask for much to drink too much to fall in love to be serene with everyone I see you say you can't afford to be like me
I can't remember who I am I can't remember when I felt this way I can't remember anything except for once I had the chance to be the kind of guy I want to be
Caution kills
All the pretty pieces come falling down like rain
For all I care
You can smash up all my stuff to pieces
Lyrics submitted by Modestmouse1115
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Sorry, it's "too easily with everyone I see" not "to be serene with everyone I see."