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.
So all you fools
Who sing just like him
Feel free to do so now
Cuz he's dead
Using, using, using
The using takes toll
Isolation
Just so happy to be one
Sad to, sad to think
Sad to think of him all alone
Lonesome friend, we all knew
Always hoped you'd pull through
No blame, no blame
No blame, it could be you
Using, you can't grow old using
So sing just like him, fuckers
It won't offend him
Just me
Because he's dead
Who sing just like him
Feel free to do so now
Cuz he's dead
Using, using, using
The using takes toll
Isolation
Just so happy to be one
Sad to, sad to think
Sad to think of him all alone
Lonesome friend, we all knew
Always hoped you'd pull through
No blame, no blame
No blame, it could be you
Using, you can't grow old using
So sing just like him, fuckers
It won't offend him
Just me
Because he's dead
Lyrics submitted by Stoney, edited by Mckaynoway
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temple of the dog was released in 1991/1992,at the same time as TEN, so Andy Wood died before that. stone gossard &jeff ament were in his previous band (Mother Love Bone).ed in a way filled his shoes.
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