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.
former friend you betrayed me and made me feel blue
and if you feel hip then you can bet it's all there is for you (la la la la la)
go play in the traffic you know you can't win
nobody likes you the way that you've been
and if you try to call I will not answer the phone
everyone that I know hopes you die alone
go play in the traffic you know you can't win
nobody likes you the way that you've been
and if you try to call I will not answer the phone
everyone that I know hopes you die alone
go and be gone forever take a bus whatever
this really is our last goodbye
go play in the traffic you know you can't win
nobody likes you the way that you've been
and if you try to call I will not answer the phone
everyone that I know hopes you die alone
go play in the traffic you know you can't win
nobody likes you the way that you've been
and if you try to call I will not answer the phone
everyone that I know hopes you die alone
go play in the traffic you know you can't win
nobody likes you the way that you've been
and if you try to call I will not answer the phone
everyone that I know hopes you die alone
and if you feel hip then you can bet it's all there is for you (la la la la la)
go play in the traffic you know you can't win
nobody likes you the way that you've been
and if you try to call I will not answer the phone
everyone that I know hopes you die alone
go play in the traffic you know you can't win
nobody likes you the way that you've been
and if you try to call I will not answer the phone
everyone that I know hopes you die alone
go and be gone forever take a bus whatever
this really is our last goodbye
go play in the traffic you know you can't win
nobody likes you the way that you've been
and if you try to call I will not answer the phone
everyone that I know hopes you die alone
go play in the traffic you know you can't win
nobody likes you the way that you've been
and if you try to call I will not answer the phone
everyone that I know hopes you die alone
go play in the traffic you know you can't win
nobody likes you the way that you've been
and if you try to call I will not answer the phone
everyone that I know hopes you die alone
Lyrics submitted by zeebe
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