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.
Since I'm putting down
All of the true things around, but I like it
Handed down the crown
Given the jewels and the answers of May
The thought of being ousted
Comes and goes
Comes and goes
When I think about it, the wind blows
Hate it, hate it, hate it
Hate it, hate it, hate it, hate it
Run me out of town
Somewhere a move might intended a gown in
Pissed out all the vowels
Always the blues and a delicate smile
Missed all of the sideways
Gull and noun
Gull and noun
Chills and petty Band-Aids wrapped around
Hate it, hate it, hate it
Hate it, hate it, hate it, hate it
Good grief
Good grief
Since I'm putting down
All of the true things around, but I like it
Handed down the crown
Given the jewels and the answers of May
The thought of being ousted
Comes and goes
Comes and goes
When I think about it the wind blows
Hate it, hate it, hate it
Hate it, hate it, hate it, hate it
All of the true things around, but I like it
Handed down the crown
Given the jewels and the answers of May
The thought of being ousted
Comes and goes
Comes and goes
When I think about it, the wind blows
Hate it, hate it, hate it
Hate it, hate it, hate it, hate it
Run me out of town
Somewhere a move might intended a gown in
Pissed out all the vowels
Always the blues and a delicate smile
Missed all of the sideways
Gull and noun
Gull and noun
Chills and petty Band-Aids wrapped around
Hate it, hate it, hate it
Hate it, hate it, hate it, hate it
Good grief
Good grief
Since I'm putting down
All of the true things around, but I like it
Handed down the crown
Given the jewels and the answers of May
The thought of being ousted
Comes and goes
Comes and goes
When I think about it the wind blows
Hate it, hate it, hate it
Hate it, hate it, hate it, hate it
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