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.
A gentle winter haze creeps in at three forty-four
The Hindley St parade shuffles to my door
The hotel decor shades are always poorly sewn
Twenty-five in thirty days makes this room feel like home
Na na na
Na na na na
Na na na
Na na na na
The western ocean breeze kick starts another day
And under brewed bag tea no matter where you get it always seems to leave that taste
The Todd Street mall cafe is here to save the day
Why should I complain when everybody else is overworked and underpaid
Na na na
Na na na na
Na na na
Na na na na
Days keep rolling over
Escape to the undercover
Soon it will all be over
And we can start again, again
Na na na
Na na na na
Na na na
Na na na na
Na na na
Na na na na
Na na na
Na na na na
Days keep rolling over
Escape to the undercover
Soon it will all be over
And we can start again, again
The Hindley St parade shuffles to my door
The hotel decor shades are always poorly sewn
Twenty-five in thirty days makes this room feel like home
Na na na
Na na na na
Na na na
Na na na na
The western ocean breeze kick starts another day
And under brewed bag tea no matter where you get it always seems to leave that taste
The Todd Street mall cafe is here to save the day
Why should I complain when everybody else is overworked and underpaid
Na na na
Na na na na
Na na na
Na na na na
Days keep rolling over
Escape to the undercover
Soon it will all be over
And we can start again, again
Na na na
Na na na na
Na na na
Na na na na
Na na na
Na na na na
Na na na
Na na na na
Days keep rolling over
Escape to the undercover
Soon it will all be over
And we can start again, again
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I live in adelaide and hindley street is known as one of the dodgier parts of the city. although it's a bit suss, i think it has a certain culture and life to it. I love this song, the na na nas make it a great one for a drunken sing along with your friends