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.
Some friends, you left me hanging
In a room with a noose and a chair
You told me to stay put
And reminded me why I was there
Cold-blooded and misguided
You thought that this would be your best
Then you tried to hide it
A chance to move ahead
Today was the day
You tried to shut me down
Today was the day
You tried to shut me down
Be honest
Did you ever mention my name?
Did you get sick of the shame?
Did you lie on your back?
Be honest
Did you ever mention my name?
Did you get sick of the shame?
Did you lie on your back like a whore?
Close-minded with no direction
A chance to prove who you were
My friends, you forgot to think
Of all of the things that you're not
Today was the day
You tried to shut me down
Today was the day
You tried to shut me down
Today was the day
You tried to shut me down
Today was the day
You tried to shut me down
Be honest
Did you ever mention my name?
Did you get sick of the shame?
Did you lie on your back?
Be honest
Did you ever mention my name?
Did you get sick of the shame?
Did you lie on your back?
Be honest
Did you ever mention my name?
Did you get sick of the shame?
Did you lie on your back like a whore?
In a room with a noose and a chair
You told me to stay put
And reminded me why I was there
Cold-blooded and misguided
You thought that this would be your best
Then you tried to hide it
A chance to move ahead
Today was the day
You tried to shut me down
Today was the day
You tried to shut me down
Be honest
Did you ever mention my name?
Did you get sick of the shame?
Did you lie on your back?
Be honest
Did you ever mention my name?
Did you get sick of the shame?
Did you lie on your back like a whore?
Close-minded with no direction
A chance to prove who you were
My friends, you forgot to think
Of all of the things that you're not
Today was the day
You tried to shut me down
Today was the day
You tried to shut me down
Today was the day
You tried to shut me down
Today was the day
You tried to shut me down
Be honest
Did you ever mention my name?
Did you get sick of the shame?
Did you lie on your back?
Be honest
Did you ever mention my name?
Did you get sick of the shame?
Did you lie on your back?
Be honest
Did you ever mention my name?
Did you get sick of the shame?
Did you lie on your back like a whore?
Lyrics submitted by Elective Amnesia
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