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.
Nothing matters anymore, dignity is out the door, insanity's what I adore
Conflicting feelings of the past, nothing ever seems to last, yet everything remains unchanged
Situational irony, fear of what it is that I'll be, conquered complacency
Another day of lies, no one ever strives to revive, all dreams crushed and wishes fulfilled
Then I wonder about my life, am I justified?
Then I stop to take a break and take a glimpse at the other side
Unworthy......of a weaker self esteem
Everyday I get the chance to put up with the irony
Ungrateful......come along with me my friend
I will show you the mentality of means to an end
False sense of reality, due to fleeting sagacity, all my questions still remain
A test of personal truth, still not really sure what to do, everything stays the same
Conflicting feelings of the past, nothing ever seems to last, yet everything remains unchanged
Situational irony, fear of what it is that I'll be, conquered complacency
Another day of lies, no one ever strives to revive, all dreams crushed and wishes fulfilled
Then I wonder about my life, am I justified?
Then I stop to take a break and take a glimpse at the other side
Unworthy......of a weaker self esteem
Everyday I get the chance to put up with the irony
Ungrateful......come along with me my friend
I will show you the mentality of means to an end
False sense of reality, due to fleeting sagacity, all my questions still remain
A test of personal truth, still not really sure what to do, everything stays the same
Lyrics submitted by hardcor_toonz
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