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.
Well, you can bite the bullet
Breath in, breath out
Or be a victim all your life
Go window shopping
Save your money
Riches to rags overnight
It's a wonderful life
It's a wonderful life
You can join the family business
Serve behind the counter
Even have your name above the door
Join the order
Learn the handshake
You won't need protection anymore
It's a wonderful life
When you think it's over
You can look through your photos
Taken for prosperity and you'll find
Have an affair, get a new interest
Go into debt, go on the sick lists
Study at your leisure in your home
Get into shape, try to lose weight
Regain your confidence, control you fate
Victim of circumstance, look on the bright side
It's a wonderful life
It's a wonderful life
It's a wonderful life
It's a wonderful life
Breath in, breath out
Or be a victim all your life
Go window shopping
Save your money
Riches to rags overnight
It's a wonderful life
It's a wonderful life
You can join the family business
Serve behind the counter
Even have your name above the door
Join the order
Learn the handshake
You won't need protection anymore
It's a wonderful life
When you think it's over
You can look through your photos
Taken for prosperity and you'll find
Have an affair, get a new interest
Go into debt, go on the sick lists
Study at your leisure in your home
Get into shape, try to lose weight
Regain your confidence, control you fate
Victim of circumstance, look on the bright side
It's a wonderful life
It's a wonderful life
It's a wonderful life
It's a wonderful life
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