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.
Get a grip on the action
Movin' heaven and earth
You gotta get a reaction
Push for all that you're worth
No denying, we're going against the grain
So defiant, but they'll never put us down
Rock hard, ride free
All day, all night
Rock hard, ride free
All your life
Tough as steel, stop at nothing
Look at fate in the face
Don't take no for an answer, yeah
Grab the lead in the race
No denying, we're going against the grain
So defiant, but they'll never put us down
Spit it out
Rock hard, ride free
All day, all night
Rock hard, ride free
All your life
Rock hard with a purpose
Got a mind that won't bend
Die hard resolution
That is true to the end
No denying, we're going against the grain
Because it's so defiant
Everybody scream it again
Rock hard, ride free
All day, all night
Rock hard, ride free
All your life
Rock hard, ride free
All day, all night
Rock hard, ride free
All your life
Rock hard, ride free
All day, all night
Rock hard, ride free
All your life
Movin' heaven and earth
You gotta get a reaction
Push for all that you're worth
No denying, we're going against the grain
So defiant, but they'll never put us down
Rock hard, ride free
All day, all night
Rock hard, ride free
All your life
Tough as steel, stop at nothing
Look at fate in the face
Don't take no for an answer, yeah
Grab the lead in the race
No denying, we're going against the grain
So defiant, but they'll never put us down
Spit it out
Rock hard, ride free
All day, all night
Rock hard, ride free
All your life
Rock hard with a purpose
Got a mind that won't bend
Die hard resolution
That is true to the end
No denying, we're going against the grain
Because it's so defiant
Everybody scream it again
Rock hard, ride free
All day, all night
Rock hard, ride free
All your life
Rock hard, ride free
All day, all night
Rock hard, ride free
All your life
Rock hard, ride free
All day, all night
Rock hard, ride free
All your life
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Not the greatest song lyrics wise, even as a Judas Priest effort (not exactly well known for their thoughtful lyrics :P), but the riff and solo are hard to beat.
ULlilLady is right though methinks. Something about living life to the fullest and not taking 'no' for an answer.
@_00_deathscar omg shut up