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 should have known
yet unashamed
that there was no way
to save
your wasted flower of youth
but you feel the same
in spite of all he did to you
sweet heart cut up face
that i would have died any number of times for
beat down and beat down
so peculiar so beloved
don't look away
be rough on the weak
true love ough not wait
but has
the pistol is raised to your lips
the feel of a kiss is gone
gone as soon as it ends
sweet face busted teeth
that i would have died any number of times with
slapped around like a clown
so peculiar so beloved
Hyunhye dead
Kathleen dead
Molly dead
Natasia dead
Denise dead
Mylinh dead
Mimi dead
Jessica dead
yet unashamed
that there was no way
to save
your wasted flower of youth
but you feel the same
in spite of all he did to you
sweet heart cut up face
that i would have died any number of times for
beat down and beat down
so peculiar so beloved
don't look away
be rough on the weak
true love ough not wait
but has
the pistol is raised to your lips
the feel of a kiss is gone
gone as soon as it ends
sweet face busted teeth
that i would have died any number of times with
slapped around like a clown
so peculiar so beloved
Hyunhye dead
Kathleen dead
Molly dead
Natasia dead
Denise dead
Mylinh dead
Mimi dead
Jessica dead
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