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.
I hate your can't stand your holding back
But I want to say much more every day gets worse
Can't take this we made this
Been a long time running out of patience
Watch those evil words
Don't slow down don't go down
You should learn how to take it to the last round
Think of circumstance
Everyone's opinions matter more than your words of wisdom
Give it one more chance
Now you know this is your life
And it's so beautiful but pitiful
It's typical and now you know this is your life
And it's so beautiful but pitiful
It's typical and it's all yours
It's not fair you don't care
Sometimes I wish we never made it here
Don't mean what you say
Use your voice make some noise
It's on the table
So you better make the right choice
Can't have it your way now you know this is your life
And it's so beautiful but pitiful
It's typical now
You know this is your life
And it's so beautiful but pitiful
It's typical and it's all yours now you know this is your life
And it's so beautiful but pitiful
It's typical and now you know this is your life
And it's so beautiful but pitiful
It's typical and it's all yours
But I want to say much more every day gets worse
Can't take this we made this
Been a long time running out of patience
Watch those evil words
Don't slow down don't go down
You should learn how to take it to the last round
Think of circumstance
Everyone's opinions matter more than your words of wisdom
Give it one more chance
Now you know this is your life
And it's so beautiful but pitiful
It's typical and now you know this is your life
And it's so beautiful but pitiful
It's typical and it's all yours
It's not fair you don't care
Sometimes I wish we never made it here
Don't mean what you say
Use your voice make some noise
It's on the table
So you better make the right choice
Can't have it your way now you know this is your life
And it's so beautiful but pitiful
It's typical now
You know this is your life
And it's so beautiful but pitiful
It's typical and it's all yours now you know this is your life
And it's so beautiful but pitiful
It's typical and now you know this is your life
And it's so beautiful but pitiful
It's typical and it's all yours
Lyrics submitted by punkmebabygal
Beating a Dead Horse Lyrics as written by Adam Bryce Lewis Adam Lewis
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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