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.
I’m on a roof without a ladder and the house is always on fire
And I’m time and money spent living in denial
I’ve blown up so many times its like I’ve died
But just remember to spike your ticket on the line
These things take over half my life
But it’s a truth and a bullet and another night here
And it’s a truth and a bullet and another night here
Have you ever gotten in one of those moods
Where everything is wrong and there’s nothing you can do
But there’s a room with sun and it’s always shining
I know it’s true man
I’m just sick of the slogan “I’m doing the best I can”
Someone save me from myself
I’m not happy anymore
This is not what I signed up for
Before it’s too late and I’m getting colder
Before it’s too late and I’m getting colder
You’ll be surprised at the things hard work can get you
And all you fuckers do is leave me behind with things to do
And the things I cherish won’t always be there will they mommy?
When I’m busy in the backyard drinking singing Clementine
I don’t like too strict Japanese business men
It’s not worth the trouble of calling me sensitive
It’s not worth the trouble of calling me sensitive
And I’m time and money spent living in denial
I’ve blown up so many times its like I’ve died
But just remember to spike your ticket on the line
These things take over half my life
But it’s a truth and a bullet and another night here
And it’s a truth and a bullet and another night here
Have you ever gotten in one of those moods
Where everything is wrong and there’s nothing you can do
But there’s a room with sun and it’s always shining
I know it’s true man
I’m just sick of the slogan “I’m doing the best I can”
Someone save me from myself
I’m not happy anymore
This is not what I signed up for
Before it’s too late and I’m getting colder
Before it’s too late and I’m getting colder
You’ll be surprised at the things hard work can get you
And all you fuckers do is leave me behind with things to do
And the things I cherish won’t always be there will they mommy?
When I’m busy in the backyard drinking singing Clementine
I don’t like too strict Japanese business men
It’s not worth the trouble of calling me sensitive
It’s not worth the trouble of calling me sensitive
Lyrics submitted by Bobbylebowski
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