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.
Sickness spilling through your eyes,
Craving everything that you thought was alive
Stab me in my heart again
Drag me through you wasted life
Are you forever dead?
Do like I told you, stay away from me
Never misunderstand me, keep away from me
Twistin' everything around that you say
Smack me in my mouth 200 times every other day
Rag me, I don't hear you anymore,
Not yet, find out what it means to me
I don't know who you are
Do like I told you, stay away from me
Never misunderstand me, keep away from me
Do like I told you, stay away from me
Never misunderstand me
Dragging on so lonely, aren't you tired baby
Breathing life into your lungs,
Are you immune to me
Do like I told you, stay away from me
Never misunderstand me, keep away from me
Do like I told you, stay away from me
Never misunderstand me
Keep away from me
Never misunderstand me
Never misunderstand me
Never misunderstand me
Craving everything that you thought was alive
Stab me in my heart again
Drag me through you wasted life
Are you forever dead?
Do like I told you, stay away from me
Never misunderstand me, keep away from me
Twistin' everything around that you say
Smack me in my mouth 200 times every other day
Rag me, I don't hear you anymore,
Not yet, find out what it means to me
I don't know who you are
Do like I told you, stay away from me
Never misunderstand me, keep away from me
Do like I told you, stay away from me
Never misunderstand me
Dragging on so lonely, aren't you tired baby
Breathing life into your lungs,
Are you immune to me
Do like I told you, stay away from me
Never misunderstand me, keep away from me
Do like I told you, stay away from me
Never misunderstand me
Keep away from me
Never misunderstand me
Never misunderstand me
Never misunderstand me
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This song is fucking great!!!!! The riff to this song is one of the best i've ever heard!!!!!!!!!But yeah I really like this song!!!!!!!!!!!
The vocals on the acoustic version of this song I tend to like just a little bit more than the plugged in version, Thats just me though, either way this song is kick ass!
this might be completely wrong but to me this seems like two people who had a strong relationship or friendship and one of the two lied/cheated,or done something that really hurt the other and denying that they did what they did, making the other person feel so betrayed and hurt to where they dont even want to be in the presence of you, they try and make things better but the other person is just completely done and wants nothing to do with them and wants them out of thier life cause they dont need "a "friend" like you."
ahh sorry if it didnt make sense but thats what it means to me and that is exactly whats goin on between me and my ex and it sucks cause im the one who has to stay away from him
this might be completely wrong but to me this seems like two people who had a strong relationship or friendship and one of the two lied/cheated,or done something that really hurt the other and denying that they did what they did, making the other person feel so betrayed and hurt to where they dont even want to be in the presence of you, they try and make things better but the other person is just completely done and wants nothing to do with them and wants them out of thier life cause they dont need "a "friend" like you."
ahh sorry if it didnt make sense but thats what it means to me and that is exactly whats goin on between me and my ex and it sucks cause im the one who has to stay away from him
I can't believe no one's posted on this yet.. This is probably Godsmack's best song!
This song is insanely intense and definately the best Godsmack tune. It has one of the best sounding riffs ive ever heard. Props to them for such a sweet tune.
I couldn't really figure out this song, untill i saw the video for it. It's about being a kid (or teenager, whatever), and how during those times, everyones telling you what to do and how to act. Bullies, adults, etc.
The acoustic version of this song is very good, if you haven't heard it, and you like Godsmack check it out.
This a great song, godsmack kick ass but it's not their best song perhaps Speak or awake,Still a great song.