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.
Walk through the door
Watch your ghost upon the floor
My stomach's turning and it's all within me burning
If you'd see the future let me know if I'd
Soon be sane again
I've searched for something
Lived for nothing
Waiting here to die for something
When your face arises my stomach drops
It's all too much
I'm just a little colder
With a devil on my shoulder
He says I'd like to show her
The way I'd get to know her
(I'm up to no good)
Strut down the hall
I saw your shadow on the wall
Soul escaping
Minds awaking and I'm stuck beneath it all
I dyed these white lies black
Behind your back but you'd do just the same
Don't be ashamed you're just like me
I've searched for something
Lived for nothing
Waiting here to die for something
When your face arises my stomach drops
It's all too much
I'm just a little colder
With a devil on my shoulder
He says I'd like to show her
The way I'd get to know her
(I'm up to no good)
I am
I'm up to no good
I am
I'm up to no good
I am x 4
Up to no good x 3
When your face arises my stomach drops
It's all too much
I'm just a little colder
With a devil on my shoulder
He says I'd like to show her
The way I'd get to know her
(I'm up to no good)
Watch your ghost upon the floor
My stomach's turning and it's all within me burning
If you'd see the future let me know if I'd
Soon be sane again
I've searched for something
Lived for nothing
Waiting here to die for something
When your face arises my stomach drops
It's all too much
I'm just a little colder
With a devil on my shoulder
He says I'd like to show her
The way I'd get to know her
(I'm up to no good)
Strut down the hall
I saw your shadow on the wall
Soul escaping
Minds awaking and I'm stuck beneath it all
I dyed these white lies black
Behind your back but you'd do just the same
Don't be ashamed you're just like me
I've searched for something
Lived for nothing
Waiting here to die for something
When your face arises my stomach drops
It's all too much
I'm just a little colder
With a devil on my shoulder
He says I'd like to show her
The way I'd get to know her
(I'm up to no good)
I am
I'm up to no good
I am
I'm up to no good
I am x 4
Up to no good x 3
When your face arises my stomach drops
It's all too much
I'm just a little colder
With a devil on my shoulder
He says I'd like to show her
The way I'd get to know her
(I'm up to no good)
Lyrics submitted by XBeyondBirthdayX
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