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 tried to drown in your flame
Somehow I let the fire escape
And I can only blame myself
A rubber soul is hard to sell
You pull me in and push me out
You tie me up and tie me down
You give me space, I'm locked in chains
I want your fire, I need your faith
You always knew just what to say
Never misspoke a single word
I pleaded guilty once again
So hand me down
My sentence now, I am condemned
The victim and the criminal
I'm on knees in silent prayer
For one last touch my twisted valentine
When every second lasts a thousand years
And every shot glass holds a million tears
And every race ends in a brand new start
There's no soul left but you can take some heart
(With my hands up) I'll give myself up for you
So take me down, my time has come up
Somehow I let the fire escape
And I can only blame myself
A rubber soul is hard to sell
You pull me in and push me out
You tie me up and tie me down
You give me space, I'm locked in chains
I want your fire, I need your faith
You always knew just what to say
Never misspoke a single word
I pleaded guilty once again
So hand me down
My sentence now, I am condemned
The victim and the criminal
I'm on knees in silent prayer
For one last touch my twisted valentine
When every second lasts a thousand years
And every shot glass holds a million tears
And every race ends in a brand new start
There's no soul left but you can take some heart
(With my hands up) I'll give myself up for you
So take me down, my time has come up
Lyrics submitted by Psychedeliasmith
Sick Happy Lyrics as written by Joseph Birch James Mccarlie Findlay
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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