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.
Seven hits of L - and nobody could tell - So I spent every dime - just to get to Aniehem - I was in the Magic Kingdom - Now I'm in the Caribbean - You get something really wicked - when you spend an E-ticket - High adventure on the sea, - but it's not the life for me - Now those harry tatooed pirates are all chasing after me - I was threatened with a knife by a pirate playing fife - Now I'm sailing for my life thanks to LSD 25 - Where can I hide? - I don't want to buy a bride - I'm alone as I float - Hey, there were others in my boat - Up ahead, one of the men - he said he would be my friend - He'd guide me to the hole - If I deeded him my soul - To the hole I didn't make it - That doesn't mean he didn't take it - He laughed at my plight - He said you'll be one of us tonight - High adventure on the sea, - but it's not the life for me - Now those harry tatooed pirates are all chasing after me - I was threatened with a knife by a pirate playing fife - Now I'm sailing for my life thanks to LSD 25 - He was right, I'm still here - as I have been, for over a year - With my last bit of hope, - a tin can and rope - I just want to break free - But I can't get away - No I can't get away - cause that damn dog's got the key - No one listens as I tell - of my ordeal in this cell - They stand right by - but they don't fell - Is this for real? - Is this for real!
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this song goes out to kenna and steph, for our fabulous adventures in the vast folsome sea! arrrrr matey!!!!