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 shut the windows and close the store,
I lay down on the bathroom floor, everyone I know is a bore
I'm starting to think that everything stinks
That I could really use a drink
Then I got up and hit my head on the sink
Father father father father, do you call
Father father father, should I end it all
Now, here comes the song I love so much
Makes me want to go f*** s*** up
Now, I got Nirvana in my head, I'm so glad I'm not dead
I slam my hand in the car door
I scream till I could scream no more
Bloody and mean and rotten to the core
Father father father father, do you call
Satan Satan Satan, should I end it all
You try to get off the ground
But you always end up coming down
When the sound comes around and goes in your ears
You can do anything you have no fears
When that sound comes around and goes in my ears
I can do anything I have no fears
Now, here comes the song I love so much
Makes me want to go f*** s*** up
I got nirvana in my head
I'm so glad I'm not dead
Here comes the song, I love it so much
Makes me want to go f*** s*** up
Now, I got nirvana in my head
I'm so glad I'm not dead
I lay down on the bathroom floor, everyone I know is a bore
I'm starting to think that everything stinks
That I could really use a drink
Then I got up and hit my head on the sink
Father father father father, do you call
Father father father, should I end it all
Now, here comes the song I love so much
Makes me want to go f*** s*** up
Now, I got Nirvana in my head, I'm so glad I'm not dead
I slam my hand in the car door
I scream till I could scream no more
Bloody and mean and rotten to the core
Father father father father, do you call
Satan Satan Satan, should I end it all
You try to get off the ground
But you always end up coming down
When the sound comes around and goes in your ears
You can do anything you have no fears
When that sound comes around and goes in my ears
I can do anything I have no fears
Now, here comes the song I love so much
Makes me want to go f*** s*** up
I got nirvana in my head
I'm so glad I'm not dead
Here comes the song, I love it so much
Makes me want to go f*** s*** up
Now, I got nirvana in my head
I'm so glad I'm not dead
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This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
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@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
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"Here comes a song I love so much" kind of suggests that it is a song by Nirvana. But maybe there is a double meaning - that despite all the crap in her life, these is a piece of eternal beauty in her head. And then there is the irony - I get the feeling she is at times has suicidal, and Kurt reputedly died by suicide?