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.
The country runs on the fuel of corruption
Laws abide, but above the rest
Corporate leaders running business
Stomping on the small guys game
No respect among the people.
Are you sick of all the lies
All you have to do is open your eyes
The scent of victory’s in the air
Now the message we will share
You can do something great
You can set the record straight
You can make the difference
Get it off your conscience
Racist, fascist, communism
These are the ideals of the so called
Leaders and they’re brain dead followers
Not thinking for the people acting for themselves
Empty promises and selfish acts rule this land!
Are you sick of all the lies
All you have to do is open your eyes
The scent of victory’s in the air
Now the message we will share
You can do something great
You can set the record straight
You can make the difference
Get it off your conscience
Don’t confuse your anarchy with a case of apathy
If you want to make the difference
If you want to change the world
If you want to make it work
Here’s what you do
Are you sick of all the lies
All you have to do is open your eyes
The scent of victory’s in the air
Now the message we will share
You can do something great
You can set the record straight
You can make the difference
Get it off your conscience
Cast your vote…..to end it all!!!
Laws abide, but above the rest
Corporate leaders running business
Stomping on the small guys game
No respect among the people.
Are you sick of all the lies
All you have to do is open your eyes
The scent of victory’s in the air
Now the message we will share
You can do something great
You can set the record straight
You can make the difference
Get it off your conscience
Racist, fascist, communism
These are the ideals of the so called
Leaders and they’re brain dead followers
Not thinking for the people acting for themselves
Empty promises and selfish acts rule this land!
Are you sick of all the lies
All you have to do is open your eyes
The scent of victory’s in the air
Now the message we will share
You can do something great
You can set the record straight
You can make the difference
Get it off your conscience
Don’t confuse your anarchy with a case of apathy
If you want to make the difference
If you want to change the world
If you want to make it work
Here’s what you do
Are you sick of all the lies
All you have to do is open your eyes
The scent of victory’s in the air
Now the message we will share
You can do something great
You can set the record straight
You can make the difference
Get it off your conscience
Cast your vote…..to end it all!!!
Lyrics submitted by Inside_Myself
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