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 may i ask
it's never enough
it's never too sweet
and it's never too rough
what's there to do?
while you're waiting your turn
just pick on your scabs
and watch your cigarette burns
no no no
it's just that i act
so stupid sometimes
i forget all the rules
when waiting in line
don't get me wrong
cause im happy to be
anything but still
oh, my what a wonderful day
oh, my what a wonderful day for me
there's so much out there
that you can't see
from sitting in here
but dont you worry
cause i'll bring you the world
i'll bring you it all
you don't have to search
no you don't have to crawl
no no no
ok it's time, we're leaving this place
tie up your lace
for the second foot race
the monsters next door
and the lack of space
are no longer ours
cause we really don't need it
oh, my what a wonderful day
oh, my what a wonderful day for me
just out for a walk
on this lovely, sunny, sunday afternoon
it's never enough
it's never too sweet
and it's never too rough
what's there to do?
while you're waiting your turn
just pick on your scabs
and watch your cigarette burns
no no no
it's just that i act
so stupid sometimes
i forget all the rules
when waiting in line
don't get me wrong
cause im happy to be
anything but still
oh, my what a wonderful day
oh, my what a wonderful day for me
there's so much out there
that you can't see
from sitting in here
but dont you worry
cause i'll bring you the world
i'll bring you it all
you don't have to search
no you don't have to crawl
no no no
ok it's time, we're leaving this place
tie up your lace
for the second foot race
the monsters next door
and the lack of space
are no longer ours
cause we really don't need it
oh, my what a wonderful day
oh, my what a wonderful day for me
just out for a walk
on this lovely, sunny, sunday afternoon
Lyrics submitted by playcracktheskyyy
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I kind of like this version better