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.
Twisting and turning
I can't stop this feeling
It grows in me everyday
Started so clear
No revenge in my air
Now I slay all not my kind
Oh my life coming undone
Damage of the ages
I wasn't a part of but chose to defend
I have no remorse
I'm born with no pity
But now I feel something is wrong
Oh my life coming undone
Oh my life what have I done?
What have I done?
You trained me to believe the gun in hand's the enemy
Brainwashed by words you've said
I've justified this sea of red
I'm fighting for your past but why did all the anger last?
Now open eyes I see the killer always has been me
I am the weapon of mass destruction
With open eyes I see the killer always has been me
Always has been me and I see it in you too
Go!
It's my life
(My! Life!)
It's my life
(My! Life!)
It's my life
(My! Life!)
My life!
(My! Life!)
I can't stop this feeling
It grows in me everyday
Started so clear
No revenge in my air
Now I slay all not my kind
Oh my life coming undone
Damage of the ages
I wasn't a part of but chose to defend
I have no remorse
I'm born with no pity
But now I feel something is wrong
Oh my life coming undone
Oh my life what have I done?
What have I done?
You trained me to believe the gun in hand's the enemy
Brainwashed by words you've said
I've justified this sea of red
I'm fighting for your past but why did all the anger last?
Now open eyes I see the killer always has been me
I am the weapon of mass destruction
With open eyes I see the killer always has been me
Always has been me and I see it in you too
Go!
It's my life
(My! Life!)
It's my life
(My! Life!)
It's my life
(My! Life!)
My life!
(My! Life!)
Lyrics submitted by gothichica
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