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.
Sheathing every knife within my back
And it's something I'm used to
But they've begun to stack
Bending over backwards
One way exchanges with nothing in return
I've held as long as I could
But no one stays good
Where were you? Idle while we suffer through
Now it begs the question, The total lack of presence
And so do as they do unto you
Just a lie, You're hollow golden rule
It never fails to prove that I am just a fool
No reason, no incentive
It pays in good conscience
Can no longer do this
Giving in to vengeance, But it's what I deserve
It's time someone else endures
Where are you? Idle while she suffers through
Now it begs the question, The total lack of presence
And so do as they do unto you
I've held as long as I could
But this is the point I will fully break
No one stays good
Now watch as I lay waste
Bombs away
Now do as they've done to you
And it's something I'm used to
But they've begun to stack
Bending over backwards
One way exchanges with nothing in return
I've held as long as I could
But no one stays good
Where were you? Idle while we suffer through
Now it begs the question, The total lack of presence
And so do as they do unto you
Just a lie, You're hollow golden rule
It never fails to prove that I am just a fool
No reason, no incentive
It pays in good conscience
Can no longer do this
Giving in to vengeance, But it's what I deserve
It's time someone else endures
Where are you? Idle while she suffers through
Now it begs the question, The total lack of presence
And so do as they do unto you
I've held as long as I could
But this is the point I will fully break
No one stays good
Now watch as I lay waste
Bombs away
Now do as they've done to you
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