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.
When I walked out
Everyone was talking about
What I am and what I'll never be.
But everyone has an opinion
Of what life's supposed to bring
But that doesn't sit well with me
Sti back and relax
I'm starting to lay down these tracks
And revel in everything I used to know
Just because you're stupid
Doesn't mean that you should always let it show
I just want you to know so
When I see you I'm not scared
Dragging me down will get you nowhere
Cause I don't fuckin' care
No I don't fuckin' care now
(Chorus):
Diving head first in your lies
I never needed your surprize
The story's deep imbeded within your eyes
Running through this daily maze
Crystal clear has turned to haze
Another day went by without compromise
You stood up, but fell down
Never to be found
As the time rolls by
When I walked out
Everyone was talking about what I am
Who I am and what I'll never be. No No
But everyone has an opinion
Of what life's supposed to be
But that doesn't sit well with me
When I see you I'm not scared
Dragging me down will get you nowhere
Cause I don't fuckin' care
No I don't fuckin' care now
(Chorus)
When I see you I'm not scared
Dragging me down will get you nowhere
But I want you know that I don't care
Everyone was talking about
What I am and what I'll never be.
But everyone has an opinion
Of what life's supposed to bring
But that doesn't sit well with me
Sti back and relax
I'm starting to lay down these tracks
And revel in everything I used to know
Just because you're stupid
Doesn't mean that you should always let it show
I just want you to know so
When I see you I'm not scared
Dragging me down will get you nowhere
Cause I don't fuckin' care
No I don't fuckin' care now
(Chorus):
Diving head first in your lies
I never needed your surprize
The story's deep imbeded within your eyes
Running through this daily maze
Crystal clear has turned to haze
Another day went by without compromise
You stood up, but fell down
Never to be found
As the time rolls by
When I walked out
Everyone was talking about what I am
Who I am and what I'll never be. No No
But everyone has an opinion
Of what life's supposed to be
But that doesn't sit well with me
When I see you I'm not scared
Dragging me down will get you nowhere
Cause I don't fuckin' care
No I don't fuckin' care now
(Chorus)
When I see you I'm not scared
Dragging me down will get you nowhere
But I want you know that I don't care
Lyrics submitted by persa
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