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.
You've got to wake up, no time to make up
The life you wasted and everything that broke apart
Don't disregard me, or this emergency
You are the one that has started this atrocity
I've got a feeling inside that you've got something to hide
And that's what I'm waiting for
There's no apology for your hypocrisy
I'm coming down on you with all of my ferocity
I feel the hate in me awakening (can't stop remembering)
I hide my face to stop my suffering (can't stop remembering)
I feel the hatred, from every word you said
Consume until I'm driven to my death bed
Now you're inside of me, you'll never let me be
I see the terror of all your inhumanity
I feel the hate in me awakening (can't stop remembering)
I hide my face to stop my suffering (can't stop remembering)
I can't believe the fear and doubt you bring (can't stop remembering)
You made me what I am it's sickening
I feel the hate in me awakening (can't stop remembering)
I hide my face to stop my suffering (can't stop remembering)
I can't believe the fear and doubt you bring (can't stop remembering)
You made me what I am it's sickening
The life you wasted and everything that broke apart
Don't disregard me, or this emergency
You are the one that has started this atrocity
I've got a feeling inside that you've got something to hide
And that's what I'm waiting for
There's no apology for your hypocrisy
I'm coming down on you with all of my ferocity
I feel the hate in me awakening (can't stop remembering)
I hide my face to stop my suffering (can't stop remembering)
I feel the hatred, from every word you said
Consume until I'm driven to my death bed
Now you're inside of me, you'll never let me be
I see the terror of all your inhumanity
I feel the hate in me awakening (can't stop remembering)
I hide my face to stop my suffering (can't stop remembering)
I can't believe the fear and doubt you bring (can't stop remembering)
You made me what I am it's sickening
I feel the hate in me awakening (can't stop remembering)
I hide my face to stop my suffering (can't stop remembering)
I can't believe the fear and doubt you bring (can't stop remembering)
You made me what I am it's sickening
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