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.
Boy wakes up to face the facts
Not a moment to relax
Another day
Gets he and his sister both to school
Riding on another rule
Another day
Boy is working constantly
Trying to hold up his family
Another day
His selfless acts consume his life
And yet he goes on without strife
Another day
Another day
Come on world
Throw another battle in my life
It hurts, but I've learned it makes me stronger
Come on world
Give me all you got and I'll pull through
Love is my fuel
And I won't be losing that any time soon
Daddy's slowly wearing down
Boy jumps up to help him around
Another day
Momma's body's aching too
She's been so tired, but she pulls through
Another day
This life's not fair at all for him
But still he sacrifices on a whim
Another day
Keeps up a smile and peace of mind
Just hoping for a better time
Another day
Another day
Don't waste your tears on what has come
Or what must be
Use your efforts for a cause
And what you'll see
Is things are better
When you're stronger and happy
Come on world
Throw another battle in my life
It hurts, but I've learned it makes me stronger
Come on world
Give me all you got and I'll pull through
Love is my fuel
And I won't be losing that any time soon
Not a moment to relax
Another day
Gets he and his sister both to school
Riding on another rule
Another day
Boy is working constantly
Trying to hold up his family
Another day
His selfless acts consume his life
And yet he goes on without strife
Another day
Another day
Come on world
Throw another battle in my life
It hurts, but I've learned it makes me stronger
Come on world
Give me all you got and I'll pull through
Love is my fuel
And I won't be losing that any time soon
Daddy's slowly wearing down
Boy jumps up to help him around
Another day
Momma's body's aching too
She's been so tired, but she pulls through
Another day
This life's not fair at all for him
But still he sacrifices on a whim
Another day
Keeps up a smile and peace of mind
Just hoping for a better time
Another day
Another day
Don't waste your tears on what has come
Or what must be
Use your efforts for a cause
And what you'll see
Is things are better
When you're stronger and happy
Come on world
Throw another battle in my life
It hurts, but I've learned it makes me stronger
Come on world
Give me all you got and I'll pull through
Love is my fuel
And I won't be losing that any time soon
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