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.
Alright
To know you is to hate you
So lovin' you must be like suicide
Well, I don't mind if you don't mind
Hell, I am not the one that's gonna die
I guess I just can't listen
To this one-sided conversation again
'Cause I don't care if I don't care
Well, no one ever said that life was fair
Well, everybody loves a joke, but no one likes a fool
And you're always cracking the same old lines again
You're well rehearsed on every verse, and that was stated clear
But no one understands your verity
The center of attention
Got an honorable mention once again
Congratulations, and salutations
You're a figment of your own imagination
Well, everybody loves a joke, but no one likes a fool
And you're always cracking the same old lines again
You're well rehearsed on every verse, and that was stated clear
But no one understands your verity
To know you is to bait you
And you fell victim to your own denial
Well, I don't mind if you don't mind
You're wastin' all your time
To know you is to hate you
So lovin' you must be like suicide
Well, I don't mind if you don't mind
Hell, I am not the one that's gonna die
I guess I just can't listen
To this one-sided conversation again
'Cause I don't care if I don't care
Well, no one ever said that life was fair
Well, everybody loves a joke, but no one likes a fool
And you're always cracking the same old lines again
You're well rehearsed on every verse, and that was stated clear
But no one understands your verity
The center of attention
Got an honorable mention once again
Congratulations, and salutations
You're a figment of your own imagination
Well, everybody loves a joke, but no one likes a fool
And you're always cracking the same old lines again
You're well rehearsed on every verse, and that was stated clear
But no one understands your verity
To know you is to bait you
And you fell victim to your own denial
Well, I don't mind if you don't mind
You're wastin' all your time
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I agree with the first part of Mr Bojangles comment. But Blink are still good in my opinion, just not as good as Green Day! :p Seriosly though, I just find some blink stuff a little immature. Of course Green Day are ridiculously immature sometimes, but they know they are and so they can also be mature as well. Whereas Blink's attempt at "maturing" (their latest album) just seems like they are trying too hard and compared to their older stuff its not that good. And while it may have some good stuff on it, you can bet Green Day's rapidly approaching new album will kick Blinks arse!!! (sorry hardcore blink fans)