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.
She woke up this morning with a bad hangover. Tonight she will be going to bed without her insides. Never cross me. This just in; this is the scene of a crime. Murder victims rarely play their own defense. So you have no chance at winning that. If I can't hear you scream, then no one can. Because I'm right here and my hearing is perfect. I'll say hello to your family in court. And nothing can stop me. And no one can save you. I'll turn your world upside down. There is a reason for my actions. There is a reason I raise my voice. This isn't going to be long term. I'll fuck you, kill you, and leave you.
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No one has commented on this yet?! This song is fucking brootal!!
agreed. my favorite on this album.
"Believe me, if I started murdering people, there'd be none of you left".
-Charles Manson
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I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE THIS SONG !!!!!
blackabysmalsoul is retarded. theres a charlie manson quote in the song and vince says that part live.
also if its their worst song, I'M SURE IT WOULDNT BE IN THE FUCKING SETLIST ON THEIR TOUR RIGHT NOW
that is all, internet fake ass fanboys. seacrest out
i really don't give a shit about the whole charles mansion issue.
all i know is that line adds a fucking awsome effect to the song haha.
Blackabysmalsoul you're retarded u obviously haven't even heard this song cuz if u did u would know that there's a clip of charles manson sayin that in the song u idiot... Good song Good song LIVE Omg this band is sick as hell seein them live
this is on 3750 right? the album i have doesnt have that quote from charlie manson.so if the acacia strain's never played near me, i guess that means im not a fan right? fuckoff
first of all the charles manson quote does relate to the song hes not saying ' im gonna do what i do to everyone else' he is saying 'if i started murdering people....etc' this songs about murder, not him second of all: this is an awesome song third of all id murder people to see them live they dont come here much