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 least wishes are orders
Born raised and cornered
Was kept fed and watered
They tied me to the radiators
I was, kicked around and locked down
Left in the cold to self harm
This is all that I know
Naked but safe and lifelessly yours
The least wishes are orders
Born raised and cornered
Was kept fed and watered
They tied me to the radiators
I was, kicked around and locked down
Left in the cold to self harm
This is all that I know
Naked but safe and lifelessly yours
Keep me fed, keep me watered
Naked but safe
Keep me fed, keep me watered
Naked but safe
Keep me fed, keep me watered
Naked but safe
Keep me fed, keep me watered
Naked but safe
Naked but safe
Naked but safe
Naked but safe
Keep me fed, keep me watered
Keep me fed, keep me watered
Keep me fed, keep me watered
Keep me fed, keep me watered
Born raised and cornered
Was kept fed and watered
They tied me to the radiators
I was, kicked around and locked down
Left in the cold to self harm
This is all that I know
Naked but safe and lifelessly yours
The least wishes are orders
Born raised and cornered
Was kept fed and watered
They tied me to the radiators
I was, kicked around and locked down
Left in the cold to self harm
This is all that I know
Naked but safe and lifelessly yours
Keep me fed, keep me watered
Naked but safe
Keep me fed, keep me watered
Naked but safe
Keep me fed, keep me watered
Naked but safe
Keep me fed, keep me watered
Naked but safe
Naked but safe
Naked but safe
Naked but safe
Keep me fed, keep me watered
Keep me fed, keep me watered
Keep me fed, keep me watered
Keep me fed, keep me watered
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Naked But Safe Lyrics as written by Ian Pickering Chris Corner
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