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.
No money, no pride
Stick your finger in your eye
It's all a joke; it's just a ride
Save it for another guy
Kick yourself in the head
Pretty soon you will be dead
Get yourself another job
Don't become another slob
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Why don't you get a life?
Nothing is a guaranteed
Don't hide your face; don't beg and plead
Being sorry for yourself
Put another record on
You're the answer; you're the cause
You're just another perfect flaw
I'm just as scared as you, you know?
But trying all the same
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Why don't you get a life?
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Cheap talk won't get you far
Slandering in whiskey bars
Face the facts; the truth's inside
If you want peace, don't try and hide
You don't have to worry
'Cause everything's alright
You don't have to worry
We've made it through the fight
You don't have to hurry
'Cause harmony's in sight
You don't have to worry
Just trying to feel alright
Hey
In the end, we're all afflicted
In the end, we're all addicted
In the end, we're junkies too
Unless you have a point of view
Swallow pride; it swallows you
Take that stride; I'll guide you through
Who's gonna help us in the end?
Not your brother, not your friend
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Why don't you get a life?
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Fear is just a crying shame
Work it out or go insane
Think about the world instead
'Cause if you don't
We'll all be dead
You don't have to worry
'Cause everything's alright
You don't have to worry
We've made it through the fight
You don't have to worry
'Cause harmony's in sight
You don't have to worry
I'm trying to shake the plight
Well, I've been dreaming of a change that would take place
Where all of God's creatures would love the human race
Hey, oh, oh, oh, why don't you get a life?
Oh, oh, oh
Being wealthy isn't bad
Despising it is what's so sad
Make a move
You've got a choice
Do something useful
With your voice
You don't have to worry
'Cause everything's alright
You don't have to worry
We've made it through the fight
You don't have to hurry
'Cause harmony's in sight
You don't have to worry
Just trying to feel alright
Stick your finger in your eye
It's all a joke; it's just a ride
Save it for another guy
Kick yourself in the head
Pretty soon you will be dead
Get yourself another job
Don't become another slob
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Why don't you get a life?
Nothing is a guaranteed
Don't hide your face; don't beg and plead
Being sorry for yourself
Put another record on
You're the answer; you're the cause
You're just another perfect flaw
I'm just as scared as you, you know?
But trying all the same
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Why don't you get a life?
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Cheap talk won't get you far
Slandering in whiskey bars
Face the facts; the truth's inside
If you want peace, don't try and hide
You don't have to worry
'Cause everything's alright
You don't have to worry
We've made it through the fight
You don't have to hurry
'Cause harmony's in sight
You don't have to worry
Just trying to feel alright
Hey
In the end, we're all afflicted
In the end, we're all addicted
In the end, we're junkies too
Unless you have a point of view
Swallow pride; it swallows you
Take that stride; I'll guide you through
Who's gonna help us in the end?
Not your brother, not your friend
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Why don't you get a life?
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Fear is just a crying shame
Work it out or go insane
Think about the world instead
'Cause if you don't
We'll all be dead
You don't have to worry
'Cause everything's alright
You don't have to worry
We've made it through the fight
You don't have to worry
'Cause harmony's in sight
You don't have to worry
I'm trying to shake the plight
Well, I've been dreaming of a change that would take place
Where all of God's creatures would love the human race
Hey, oh, oh, oh, why don't you get a life?
Oh, oh, oh
Being wealthy isn't bad
Despising it is what's so sad
Make a move
You've got a choice
Do something useful
With your voice
You don't have to worry
'Cause everything's alright
You don't have to worry
We've made it through the fight
You don't have to hurry
'Cause harmony's in sight
You don't have to worry
Just trying to feel alright
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Get a Life Lyrics as written by Julian Lennon
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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