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.
Another day
Another dollar to go on
Youæ?³e lost your way
Gotta find another savior
Cause modern man
Has something more to it all
Youæ?³e lost your touch
And youæ?®e falling out of luck
Did you lose something on your way down here?
And I forgot my sin
And Iæ?¦ losing it all
Give me strength
Give me power to go on
Hear me say all those good things you are
You lost a day to living in the fear of
What might delay a finding of better ways
Another dollar to go on
Youæ?³e lost your way
Gotta find another savior
Cause modern man
Has something more to it all
Youæ?³e lost your touch
And youæ?®e falling out of luck
Did you lose something on your way down here?
And I forgot my sin
And Iæ?¦ losing it all
Give me strength
Give me power to go on
Hear me say all those good things you are
You lost a day to living in the fear of
What might delay a finding of better ways
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