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.
What do you think inside your head (I want to know)
So you think that this could end up (breaking you)
Your life is a time bomb set to explode
You talk out your ass and everyone knows
For once you should listen or care what I think
Or I'll be gone before you can blink
Everyone's told you over and over again
Your making the biggest mistake of your life
Everyone's told you
Everyone you left behind
Your making the biggest mistake of your life
Everyone knows that your afraid of (missing out)
And I know that its hard for you to (swallow down)
A world you created set to explode
You lie through your teeth and everyone knows
For once you should take what I'm willing to give
Or you'll stay stuck in the web that your trapped in
Everyone's told you over and over again
Your making the biggest mistake of your life
Everyone's told you
Everyone you left behind
Your making the biggest mistake of your life
It's a chance (what a shame)
you should take (you take)
And I know its not an easy one to make
You should trust the ones that are closest to you
Everyone's told you over and over again
Your making the biggest mistake of your life
Everyone's told you
Everyone you left behind
Your making the biggest mistake of your life
You've made the biggest mistake of your life
So you think that this could end up (breaking you)
Your life is a time bomb set to explode
You talk out your ass and everyone knows
For once you should listen or care what I think
Or I'll be gone before you can blink
Everyone's told you over and over again
Your making the biggest mistake of your life
Everyone's told you
Everyone you left behind
Your making the biggest mistake of your life
Everyone knows that your afraid of (missing out)
And I know that its hard for you to (swallow down)
A world you created set to explode
You lie through your teeth and everyone knows
For once you should take what I'm willing to give
Or you'll stay stuck in the web that your trapped in
Everyone's told you over and over again
Your making the biggest mistake of your life
Everyone's told you
Everyone you left behind
Your making the biggest mistake of your life
It's a chance (what a shame)
you should take (you take)
And I know its not an easy one to make
You should trust the ones that are closest to you
Everyone's told you over and over again
Your making the biggest mistake of your life
Everyone's told you
Everyone you left behind
Your making the biggest mistake of your life
You've made the biggest mistake of your life
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