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 think I'm cool and interesting, I can tell
It just goes to show that you don't know me too well
and when you say we should go back to your place
I want to cut the features off of my face
I feel disgusted by your interest in me
There is no good that you could possibly see
It's just a bag of tricks, I'll tell you for free
a copy of something I think I probably saw on MTV
What's this over my head?
A left hand coloured in red?
What's this sat in my bed?
A shapeless animal dread?
What if I told you I do not have a soul
Behind these eyes is just a fucking black hole
You'd take my hand and say it cannot be true
but that's because I have been lying to you
What's this over my head?
A left hand coloured in red?
What's this sat in my bed?
A shapeless animal dread?
Berate me. Negate me. Cremate me. I hate me.
It just goes to show that you don't know me too well
and when you say we should go back to your place
I want to cut the features off of my face
I feel disgusted by your interest in me
There is no good that you could possibly see
It's just a bag of tricks, I'll tell you for free
a copy of something I think I probably saw on MTV
What's this over my head?
A left hand coloured in red?
What's this sat in my bed?
A shapeless animal dread?
What if I told you I do not have a soul
Behind these eyes is just a fucking black hole
You'd take my hand and say it cannot be true
but that's because I have been lying to you
What's this over my head?
A left hand coloured in red?
What's this sat in my bed?
A shapeless animal dread?
Berate me. Negate me. Cremate me. I hate me.
Lyrics submitted by Haunted Devil
Shower Of Scorn Lyrics as written by Daniel Kavanagh Angus Cowan
Lyrics © Mute Song Limited
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