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've never been here before
Didn't know where to go
Never met you before
I've never been to your home
That smells not unknown
Foot steps made of stone
Walking feels familiar
[Chorus]
You can do all the things that you like to do
All around underground pick a part that's new
You can do all the things that you like to do
All around upside down pick a part that's new
People drinking on their own
Push buttons on the phone
Was I here once before?
Is that my voice on the phone
That last drink on my own
Did I ever leave at all
Confusion's familiar
[Chorus: x3]
So what's new to you?
What's new to you?
What's new to you?
Didn't know where to go
Never met you before
I've never been to your home
That smells not unknown
Foot steps made of stone
Walking feels familiar
[Chorus]
You can do all the things that you like to do
All around underground pick a part that's new
You can do all the things that you like to do
All around upside down pick a part that's new
People drinking on their own
Push buttons on the phone
Was I here once before?
Is that my voice on the phone
That last drink on my own
Did I ever leave at all
Confusion's familiar
[Chorus: x3]
So what's new to you?
What's new to you?
What's new to you?
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