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.
Mom and dad don't look so hot these days
They're getting over the hill
Death is closing in and catching up
As far as I can tell
Got a plan of action and cold blood
And it smells of defiance
I'll just wait for mom and dad to die
And got my inheritance
Well I want more 'cause I'm getting bored
And I'm going nowhere fast
I was once filled with doubt now it's all figured out
Nothing good can last
Crows feet and rot are setting in
And time is running out
My parent's income interest rate
Is gaining higher clout
I'm a snot nosed slob without a job
And I know I damn well should
Mom and dad don't look so hot these days
But my future's looking good
Well I want more 'cause I'm getting bored
And I'm going nowhere fast
I was once filled with doubt now it's all figured out
Nothing good can last
Well I want more 'cause I'm getting bored
And I'm going nowhere fast
I was once filled with doubt now it's all figured out
Nothing good can last
They're getting over the hill
Death is closing in and catching up
As far as I can tell
Got a plan of action and cold blood
And it smells of defiance
I'll just wait for mom and dad to die
And got my inheritance
Well I want more 'cause I'm getting bored
And I'm going nowhere fast
I was once filled with doubt now it's all figured out
Nothing good can last
Crows feet and rot are setting in
And time is running out
My parent's income interest rate
Is gaining higher clout
I'm a snot nosed slob without a job
And I know I damn well should
Mom and dad don't look so hot these days
But my future's looking good
Well I want more 'cause I'm getting bored
And I'm going nowhere fast
I was once filled with doubt now it's all figured out
Nothing good can last
Well I want more 'cause I'm getting bored
And I'm going nowhere fast
I was once filled with doubt now it's all figured out
Nothing good can last
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I think this song speaks for itself. Its all about greed and waiting for your parents to die so you can get your inheritance. Such a positive song ^_^
this song rocks my socks
yeah this song is kickass.. haha i love it. insomniac is the best !!
true, this song is very well written. its about being a brat, wanting everything you can get your hands on.
haha, man this song is sooo funny. before i got insomniac i hadnt heard of any of these songs, so the first time i heard the lyrics with this song, i cud hardly breathe with laughin'.
Funny, but sorta sick. My dad's cousin was like this, and actually had a plan to do this, but luckily he got put in prison.
ARGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! Fuck me this is one of the best songs in the world. My fave G.D song by miles. Its just so nice and punk rock that it kicks ass! Fun to play on guitar too. Insomniac is where the band really let go and Billie showed he wasn't all about When I come Around. I don't think people can call themselves G.D fans if theres a album (especially Insomniac) by G.D they hate. Fair do's if you're not so keen on it but... WHY??? Its Green Day!!! And they are PUNK, and if you argue that fact, they how The Buzzcocks (1977) were writing song about girls and distress etc weren't classed as something other than punk??? And being a guitar player myself, G.D play in punk chords and structures, some like the Sex Pistols so nah nah and poo pants. Peace G.D fans!!
billie joe wrote this song from the veiw point of a guy he knew who was in college.
u make some good points oskerwillkill!! lol i really like this song...very funy and i bet alot of people are thinking like this but would never admit it too!!
The lyrics are self-explanatory.
"I'll just wait for Mom and Dad to die and get my inheritance"