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.
LOST AND NOT FOUND
I guess thats the vibe that im setting right now
You might say I'm here, but I'm hardly ever around
I be searching for the ups but I only find downs
Ain't got time for no clowns
(Aye)
I can never say
That you never been here for me
In those days
I could never say that I'm not in a place
Where I'm not suppose to be
But I wish that you could see this for once
Life on this planet, irritable
Living experiences can be charitable
But the light that I'm chasing could be more Corrigible
I am lost in a way to be found
I'm tryna figure out...
How can I establish when a nigga ain't found
I can say I'm up but a nigga feel down
I don't like to feel down
I feel kinda ill now
I say my flow so crazy
I can feature my own songs
Hooks so catchy they can sell as a ringtone
Skills that I lean on
Long as the weed strong
Why does this bother me
I could never be the same
Like I'm David Blaine (Huh)
I should never be ashamed
Bout the life I bring
Tell me why you running games
Simon said it's time for change
Fuck it ima go and get it
Like headaches to pain
Yeah
Lately I've been hanging with the Grim Reaper like Billy and Mandy
Conversation on life like that was so handy
People quick to judge me off of stupid insanity
Couldn't walk in my shoes if I gave you the right size
More lies
Mob ties
When will people realize
That you can't judge only by using your two eyes
Reach out and energize. Change up your Enterprise
We all seek for success
But most sink under stress (Yes)
LOST AND NOT FOUND
I guess thats the vibe that im setting right now
You might say I'm here, but I'm hardly ever around.
I be searching for the ups but I only find downs
Ain't got time for no clowns
(Aye)
I can never say
That you never been here for me
In those days
I could never say that I'm not in a place
Where I'm not suppose to be
But I wish that you could see this for once
I don't even know
Where we go after here
Every step I take
To the haters its a fear
Do not interfere
Do I have you here
2020 Vision I can see that it's my year
Hoax are dreams that, reality sings
Hope that you wanted yours
As much as I wanted mines
I had to drop (Give it time)
To show what I do with time
Why not stay on get on my grind
To give y'all a peace of mind
But (AT FIRST)
It was clear
Now (She wondering why) I ain't here
Got the (Power within)
(New beginnings) appeared
(VIP) is my status
To (Conversate) with the baddist
(Someday) i (Show you change)
Music is life
Sorry shawty that's just (What we do)
I say it twice (That's my life) just to prove to you
Most niggas reach for the fame only seeking clout
I'm tryna seek more pay to find my (Way out)
LOST AND NOT FOUND
I guess thats the vibe that im setting right now
You might say I'm here, but I'm hardly ever around
I be searching for the ups but I only find downs
Ain't got time for no clowns
(Aye)
I can never say
That you never been here for me
In those days
I could never say that I'm not in a place
Where I'm not suppose to be
But I wish that you could see this for once
I guess thats the vibe that im setting right now
You might say I'm here, but I'm hardly ever around
I be searching for the ups but I only find downs
Ain't got time for no clowns
(Aye)
I can never say
That you never been here for me
In those days
I could never say that I'm not in a place
Where I'm not suppose to be
But I wish that you could see this for once
Life on this planet, irritable
Living experiences can be charitable
But the light that I'm chasing could be more Corrigible
I am lost in a way to be found
I'm tryna figure out...
How can I establish when a nigga ain't found
I can say I'm up but a nigga feel down
I don't like to feel down
I feel kinda ill now
I say my flow so crazy
I can feature my own songs
Hooks so catchy they can sell as a ringtone
Skills that I lean on
Long as the weed strong
Why does this bother me
I could never be the same
Like I'm David Blaine (Huh)
I should never be ashamed
Bout the life I bring
Tell me why you running games
Simon said it's time for change
Fuck it ima go and get it
Like headaches to pain
Yeah
Lately I've been hanging with the Grim Reaper like Billy and Mandy
Conversation on life like that was so handy
People quick to judge me off of stupid insanity
Couldn't walk in my shoes if I gave you the right size
More lies
Mob ties
When will people realize
That you can't judge only by using your two eyes
Reach out and energize. Change up your Enterprise
We all seek for success
But most sink under stress (Yes)
LOST AND NOT FOUND
I guess thats the vibe that im setting right now
You might say I'm here, but I'm hardly ever around.
I be searching for the ups but I only find downs
Ain't got time for no clowns
(Aye)
I can never say
That you never been here for me
In those days
I could never say that I'm not in a place
Where I'm not suppose to be
But I wish that you could see this for once
I don't even know
Where we go after here
Every step I take
To the haters its a fear
Do not interfere
Do I have you here
2020 Vision I can see that it's my year
Hoax are dreams that, reality sings
Hope that you wanted yours
As much as I wanted mines
I had to drop (Give it time)
To show what I do with time
Why not stay on get on my grind
To give y'all a peace of mind
But (AT FIRST)
It was clear
Now (She wondering why) I ain't here
Got the (Power within)
(New beginnings) appeared
(VIP) is my status
To (Conversate) with the baddist
(Someday) i (Show you change)
Music is life
Sorry shawty that's just (What we do)
I say it twice (That's my life) just to prove to you
Most niggas reach for the fame only seeking clout
I'm tryna seek more pay to find my (Way out)
LOST AND NOT FOUND
I guess thats the vibe that im setting right now
You might say I'm here, but I'm hardly ever around
I be searching for the ups but I only find downs
Ain't got time for no clowns
(Aye)
I can never say
That you never been here for me
In those days
I could never say that I'm not in a place
Where I'm not suppose to be
But I wish that you could see this for once
Lyrics submitted by Mellow_Harsher
Lost & Not Found Lyrics as written by Alan Briggs Jr
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
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