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.
Wish I were living alone
when I see you on the phone
high on dope
running up bills
and if you don't leave
I think I will
I can't do anything right
causing reasons to fight
when I come home
and the place is a mess
you're on the couch
not even dressed
Bad chemistry
I'm too old to change
too tired of the complaints
how living with me drives you crazy
how our love's pushing up daisies
cause I can do nothing right
all I say aggrevates
no place like home
to get harassed
by a grouch with a stick up her ass
Bad chemistry
Reminding me
living with me really sucks
Bad chemistry
girl I just can't fuck you no more
when I see you on the phone
high on dope
running up bills
and if you don't leave
I think I will
I can't do anything right
causing reasons to fight
when I come home
and the place is a mess
you're on the couch
not even dressed
Bad chemistry
I'm too old to change
too tired of the complaints
how living with me drives you crazy
how our love's pushing up daisies
cause I can do nothing right
all I say aggrevates
no place like home
to get harassed
by a grouch with a stick up her ass
Bad chemistry
Reminding me
living with me really sucks
Bad chemistry
girl I just can't fuck you no more
Lyrics submitted by Sideburnstijger
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