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.
What the hell do you take me for?
I've got nothing left to thank you for
You're one of my problems
So make your destination
Back where you came from
And leave my situation.
I've washed my hands, of your misery
Life with you was comi-tragedy
You've got a problem
Go back to your medication
Your paranoia, and mental masturbation.
You're addition by subtraction
And I don't care, now, what happens
You're addition by subtraction
And you're nothing, now, but distraction
Insecurity is washed ashore
Your words don't bother me anymore
It's not my problem
That I've declined your invitation
To psycho parties, lies, and hallucination.
A violent mental patient in need of examination.
You're addition by subtraction
And I don't care, now, 'cos it's happened.
You're addition by subtraction
And you're nothing now, but distraction.
And I don't care at all about you
I'm better off without you.
I've got nothing left to thank you for
You're one of my problems
So make your destination
Back where you came from
And leave my situation.
I've washed my hands, of your misery
Life with you was comi-tragedy
You've got a problem
Go back to your medication
Your paranoia, and mental masturbation.
You're addition by subtraction
And I don't care, now, what happens
You're addition by subtraction
And you're nothing, now, but distraction
Insecurity is washed ashore
Your words don't bother me anymore
It's not my problem
That I've declined your invitation
To psycho parties, lies, and hallucination.
A violent mental patient in need of examination.
You're addition by subtraction
And I don't care, now, 'cos it's happened.
You're addition by subtraction
And you're nothing now, but distraction.
And I don't care at all about you
I'm better off without you.
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Addition by Subtraction Lyrics as written by Jason Bowden B. Smith
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