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.
As you in this search for something to hate
I can feel you rally around someone
With your peers
But can you stand alone
Can you take the long way home
Cause I stood in the circle
A hundred times before
And I feel safer in the eye of a storm
You can throw your stones
I'll only bleed for you one day
They all answer to the hearsay
But they will only care for one day
It's so small and I would love
To show you all
I can see you in the middle of a doubt
You told them we had a falling out
Sick your dogs on me
As you take the easy way out
So I will be a freak show
When the circus comes to town
And I will rain on your parade
Without a sound
Then we will draw a crowd
That's only breaking down for one day
I graduate this class with honors
I will never fail drama
Making friends
Will you still hate me tomorrow?
I can feel you rally around someone
With your peers
But can you stand alone
Can you take the long way home
Cause I stood in the circle
A hundred times before
And I feel safer in the eye of a storm
You can throw your stones
I'll only bleed for you one day
They all answer to the hearsay
But they will only care for one day
It's so small and I would love
To show you all
I can see you in the middle of a doubt
You told them we had a falling out
Sick your dogs on me
As you take the easy way out
So I will be a freak show
When the circus comes to town
And I will rain on your parade
Without a sound
Then we will draw a crowd
That's only breaking down for one day
I graduate this class with honors
I will never fail drama
Making friends
Will you still hate me tomorrow?
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