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.
LeToya Barzini, I wanna thank you
For having me organize this meeting here today
And Kelly Steracki, I also want to thank you
And all the other dons of the four families
Beyonce Corleone from the South West
Ah, Latavia Menser from the four-four
Our objective of this meeting today is to discuss
Destiny's Child's commandments of relationships
You know, it's so unfortunate, so unnecessary
For us to end up with broken hearts
Yes, godfather, times have changed
Relationships aren't like the old days, you know?
See what we need is a man of his word
All this, uh, cheating, uh, backstabbing, hating, no more, no more
But godfather, how do we avoid all these mishaps?
It's obvious, the writing's on the wall
Thou shall not hate
For having me organize this meeting here today
And Kelly Steracki, I also want to thank you
And all the other dons of the four families
Beyonce Corleone from the South West
Ah, Latavia Menser from the four-four
Our objective of this meeting today is to discuss
Destiny's Child's commandments of relationships
You know, it's so unfortunate, so unnecessary
For us to end up with broken hearts
Yes, godfather, times have changed
Relationships aren't like the old days, you know?
See what we need is a man of his word
All this, uh, cheating, uh, backstabbing, hating, no more, no more
But godfather, how do we avoid all these mishaps?
It's obvious, the writing's on the wall
Thou shall not hate
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