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.
People make mistakes
We find that everything breaks
And it always is the same, gotta find someone to blame
And these errors that we make (cause we're all human earthquakes)
Yeah, we made the hurricane, yet we're not the one's to blame?
We point the finger even though it's not polite
We condemn the son of God (we're hoping two wrongs make a right)
Maybe it is them
Or, maybe it is me
Or, maybe it's Maybeline
People make mistakes
We took the apple from the snake
And it always is the same:
Gotta find someone to blame
Our reputations were at stake, but the guilt we could not take
America's gone done the drain
The president's fault again?
We point the finger even though it's not polite
We condemn the son of God (we're hoping two wrongs make a right)
Maybe it is them
Or, maybe it is me
Or, maybe it's Maybeline
The truth is, excuses are lame
Accept consequence
Accept the blame
We're all sinners
We're all unclean
Maybe we're born with it
Or maybe it's Maybeline
We find that everything breaks
And it always is the same, gotta find someone to blame
And these errors that we make (cause we're all human earthquakes)
Yeah, we made the hurricane, yet we're not the one's to blame?
We point the finger even though it's not polite
We condemn the son of God (we're hoping two wrongs make a right)
Maybe it is them
Or, maybe it is me
Or, maybe it's Maybeline
People make mistakes
We took the apple from the snake
And it always is the same:
Gotta find someone to blame
Our reputations were at stake, but the guilt we could not take
America's gone done the drain
The president's fault again?
We point the finger even though it's not polite
We condemn the son of God (we're hoping two wrongs make a right)
Maybe it is them
Or, maybe it is me
Or, maybe it's Maybeline
The truth is, excuses are lame
Accept consequence
Accept the blame
We're all sinners
We're all unclean
Maybe we're born with it
Or maybe it's Maybeline
Lyrics submitted by blanketrock
Maybe Its Maybeline Lyrics as written by Matthew Arnold Thiessen
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
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the first time i heard this song i loved it. the lyrics (which speak for themselves) coupled with some keyboard use (i love keyboards, i play one), make this song, by far, my fav by reliant k. yay.
this is one of the best rk songs. especially the "the truth is excuses are lame" part. all about taking responsibility and not shoving the blame on someone else.
First few times, I didn't like this song but its really really good after awhile. Listen to it a bunch of times.
This song is great. Relient K has some of the best intros I have ever heard, and this is one of them. This song isn't that heard to figure out what it means. Basicly means don't blam anyone but yourself for you mistakes.
This song is great. Relient K has some of the best intros I have ever heard, and this is one of them. This song isn't that heard to figure out what it means. Basicly means don't blam anyone but yourself for you mistakes.
relient k has some of the best intros i have ever heard. And what can i say, they are from my hometown.
"Man, i saw this rockin' band at ichthus, man do they rock out hard core!!!!", that's what i would be saying if this band was good, instead, they lick their own scrotum with the goat face. Ichthus was like woodstock minus the fun. plus, Kirk Franklin and his Nu Nation weren't present. That's some shitty shit. extra pissed off i was. he's my nigga, and he keeps shit reality dogg. Niggerz rule!!!
I think this song is good, to me, its not one of their best songs, but if you dont like it, dont listen to it! Relient K own! Their music is actually worthwhile listening to, they are awesome!
I love this song! its SO catchy and like TheFlyingFrigger said, it does have a very kewl intro. RELIENT K ROCKS!!!!!!!
man this song is BRILLIANT ! ~rOmAnS 3:23~
(p.s.- can someone please explain to me the 'we made the hurricane' part??? ... still trying to figure that one out...) I LUV RK (especially matt!! siiigh)