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.
Rita Skeeter better shut her mouth
before she gets in trouble
Rita Skeeter better shut her mouth
before she gets in trouble
Rita Skeeter better shut her mouth
before she incurs the wrath of Hermione
'Cause it's bound to be worse than me
Rita Skeeter better shut her mouth
before she gets in trouble
Rita Skeeter better shut her mouth
before she gets in trouble
Rita Skeeter better shut her mouth
before she incurs the wrath of Hermione
'Cause it's bound to be worse than me
Rita Skeeter better shut her mouth
before she gets in trouble
before she gets in trouble
Rita Skeeter better shut her mouth
before she gets in trouble
Rita Skeeter better shut her mouth
before she incurs the wrath of Hermione
'Cause it's bound to be worse than me
Rita Skeeter better shut her mouth
before she gets in trouble
Rita Skeeter better shut her mouth
before she gets in trouble
Rita Skeeter better shut her mouth
before she incurs the wrath of Hermione
'Cause it's bound to be worse than me
Rita Skeeter better shut her mouth
before she gets in trouble
Lyrics submitted by brandnewninja
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Have you ever even listened to them or been to a show? Because HatP is an awesome band. They are quite musically talented and their concerts are an absolute blast.
wow, B-12, are you implying that you don't think gay people are "normal people?" It's ok that you can't recognize brilliant music when it slaps you in the face--but please don't show your homophobia so publically. It's very offensive and embarrassing.
If by gay you mean "totally awesome," then right on!
I mean, I like harry potter and all, my favorite book AND movie, but this is just ridiculous.
this song is gay beyond description
no i mean it's lame, crappy and reminds me of those gay people who don't show off, the ones that try to hide their homosexuality, they tend to be very lame and boring cause they look like normal people but actually aren't, that's what i meant by that, not "totally awsome". The guys in this band definately need a life.