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.
Wait im innocent
I cant afford to go back to MCDF
Now they got chained up to a seat
Forty more days and ill be out again
Heading out to main county jail
Back to j-mod and im on no bail
A little bird sang now im left to this
One bed, one sink, one cell
Please send me back to the farm
I cant sit here anymore in solitude
I got to work these idle hands
Before I sink in claustrophobia
Wait this isnt fair
I have a faulty attorney that doesnt care
While im staring at the ceiling
Hes fast sleep
Have to write to the warden get an early release
I cant afford to go back to MCDF
Now they got chained up to a seat
Forty more days and ill be out again
Heading out to main county jail
Back to j-mod and im on no bail
A little bird sang now im left to this
One bed, one sink, one cell
Please send me back to the farm
I cant sit here anymore in solitude
I got to work these idle hands
Before I sink in claustrophobia
Wait this isnt fair
I have a faulty attorney that doesnt care
While im staring at the ceiling
Hes fast sleep
Have to write to the warden get an early release
Lyrics submitted by notoriousxxx
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