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.
you're never gonna get anywhere in life with your attitude
start again and get a new one
why dont you respect mine and show a little gratitude
you're just gone end up as a first class bum
you've gotta be fast on your feet
if you ever want to meet
up with ya chums
you've gotta get up off your ass
you fucking lazy bum
you're never on time always late
sleep all the time
too lazy to cum wen you masturbate
maybe soon you will change
you've gotta be fast on your feet
if you ever want to meet
up with ya chums
you've gotta get up off your ass
you fucking lazy bum
you are slightly gettin better
but you're still not perfect
if you keep improving
you may earn some respect
you've gotta be fast on your feet
if you ever want to meet
up with ya chums
you've gotta get up off your ass
you fucking lazy bum
start again and get a new one
why dont you respect mine and show a little gratitude
you're just gone end up as a first class bum
you've gotta be fast on your feet
if you ever want to meet
up with ya chums
you've gotta get up off your ass
you fucking lazy bum
you're never on time always late
sleep all the time
too lazy to cum wen you masturbate
maybe soon you will change
you've gotta be fast on your feet
if you ever want to meet
up with ya chums
you've gotta get up off your ass
you fucking lazy bum
you are slightly gettin better
but you're still not perfect
if you keep improving
you may earn some respect
you've gotta be fast on your feet
if you ever want to meet
up with ya chums
you've gotta get up off your ass
you fucking lazy bum
Lyrics submitted by Maggot
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