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.
You have stained the faithful and tied them 'round your neck
Dragged around from year to year and changed their intellect
You can call yourself a leader 'cause it's tattooed on your face
But only you know the agony of bein' far below your place
It's time to stand behind the mic
Take a breath and tell them it's your life it's your life
Set them free or they'll never go let them be and they'll never know
It's your life so follow me I'll take you where you want to go
There is nothin' left here so just follow me
And learn how it's your life oh it's your life ho
Pain and pride and purity have served your purpose well
Like ripping claws you're full of flaws now the wound begins to swell
You can say that fame's a cancer but the truth comes pourin' out
Pick your head up wipe the sweat off let them hear you shout it out
It's your life so follow me I'll take you where you want to go
There is nothin' left here so just follow me and learn how it's your life
It's your life it's your life so follow me I'll take you where you want to go
There is nothin' left here so just follow me and learn how it's your life
It's your life it's your life so follow me I'll take you where you want to go
There is nothin' left here so just follow me
And learn how it's your life it's your life
Dragged around from year to year and changed their intellect
You can call yourself a leader 'cause it's tattooed on your face
But only you know the agony of bein' far below your place
It's time to stand behind the mic
Take a breath and tell them it's your life it's your life
Set them free or they'll never go let them be and they'll never know
It's your life so follow me I'll take you where you want to go
There is nothin' left here so just follow me
And learn how it's your life oh it's your life ho
Pain and pride and purity have served your purpose well
Like ripping claws you're full of flaws now the wound begins to swell
You can say that fame's a cancer but the truth comes pourin' out
Pick your head up wipe the sweat off let them hear you shout it out
It's your life so follow me I'll take you where you want to go
There is nothin' left here so just follow me and learn how it's your life
It's your life it's your life so follow me I'll take you where you want to go
There is nothin' left here so just follow me and learn how it's your life
It's your life it's your life so follow me I'll take you where you want to go
There is nothin' left here so just follow me
And learn how it's your life it's your life
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It's Your Life Lyrics as written by Kelly Hansen Jay Schellen
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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