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.
Die!
I gave in to
The stress in life
I can't escape
The pressure seems to get me down
It's like a needle in my spine
It stings inside
Poisons me with time
I can't deal with your lies
I wish I could watch you drown and die
And take my time
(Lies)
It's always been a problem, can't you see?
I don't get
(Your lies)
People have said (They have said)
I'm not okay (I'm not okay)
I lost my mind, numb me 'til I won't feel pain again
It's like a needle in my spine
It stings inside
Poisons me with time
I won't deal with your lies
I wish I could watch you drown and die
And take my time
(Lies)
It's always been a problem, can't you see?
I don't get
(Your lies)
Life is gone
I have no one
Life is good
I am no one
Life is gone
I have no one
Life is scarred
I am no one
Life is gone
I have a lie
Something, something inside of my mind
Let it all go and tie me to your fight
Nothing is real inside, just the lies
Something keeps building you high with lies
I wish I could watch you drown and die
And take my time
(Lies)
It's always been a problem, can't you see?
I don't fit in
(The lies)
I wish I could watch you drown and die
And take my time
(Lies)
It's always been a problem, can't you see?
I don't fit in
I gave in to
The stress in life
I can't escape
The pressure seems to get me down
It's like a needle in my spine
It stings inside
Poisons me with time
I can't deal with your lies
I wish I could watch you drown and die
And take my time
(Lies)
It's always been a problem, can't you see?
I don't get
(Your lies)
People have said (They have said)
I'm not okay (I'm not okay)
I lost my mind, numb me 'til I won't feel pain again
It's like a needle in my spine
It stings inside
Poisons me with time
I won't deal with your lies
I wish I could watch you drown and die
And take my time
(Lies)
It's always been a problem, can't you see?
I don't get
(Your lies)
Life is gone
I have no one
Life is good
I am no one
Life is gone
I have no one
Life is scarred
I am no one
Life is gone
I have a lie
Something, something inside of my mind
Let it all go and tie me to your fight
Nothing is real inside, just the lies
Something keeps building you high with lies
I wish I could watch you drown and die
And take my time
(Lies)
It's always been a problem, can't you see?
I don't fit in
(The lies)
I wish I could watch you drown and die
And take my time
(Lies)
It's always been a problem, can't you see?
I don't fit in
Lyrics submitted by Metal6Hell6Maker6
Drowning Lyrics as written by Dave Deroo Mark Chavez
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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