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.
Smells like smoke
Smells like smoke
It smelled like smoke
Or smells like the stench of a Saturday night
The ceiling broke
The neighbors woke to the rain when I woke to the orange light
One minute I'm burning then I'm soaked in the fire fight
The fire drowned and the rain it choked tonight
Kicking up the dirt.
You kick your spurs to the sun.
It isn't what you do, it's what you've done
Someone said you died last night, but that you were fine.
When you came to the church on Sunday you were looking like
Saturday night
Someone said you died last night but that you were fine.
And when you came to the church on Sunday, you were looking like Saturday night
The Buggies climb in when the kids climb out.
Well there are polka dots of buggies, where the screen ripped out.
The yellow toys swim through a dusty filth.
They've got to break down the homes that the buggies have built.
It's when they're kicking up the dirt, they kick their spurs to the sun
And when they buggies they sting kiddies they run
Someone said you died last night, but that you were fine
When you came to the church on Sunday, you were looking like Saturday night
Someone said you died last night, but that you were fine
When you came to the church on Sunday, you were looking like Saturday night
Smells like smoke
Smells like smoke
Smells like smoke
Smells like smoke
It smelled like smoke
Or smells like the stench of a Saturday night
The ceiling broke
The neighbors woke to the rain when I woke to the orange light
One minute I'm burning then I'm soaked in the fire fight
The fire drowned and the rain it choked tonight
Kicking up the dirt.
You kick your spurs to the sun.
It isn't what you do, it's what you've done
Someone said you died last night, but that you were fine.
When you came to the church on Sunday you were looking like
Saturday night
Someone said you died last night but that you were fine.
And when you came to the church on Sunday, you were looking like Saturday night
The Buggies climb in when the kids climb out.
Well there are polka dots of buggies, where the screen ripped out.
The yellow toys swim through a dusty filth.
They've got to break down the homes that the buggies have built.
It's when they're kicking up the dirt, they kick their spurs to the sun
And when they buggies they sting kiddies they run
Someone said you died last night, but that you were fine
When you came to the church on Sunday, you were looking like Saturday night
Someone said you died last night, but that you were fine
When you came to the church on Sunday, you were looking like Saturday night
Smells like smoke
Smells like smoke
Smells like smoke
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Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
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This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
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@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
Sounds like it's a story of a dude who partied a lil too hard on a saturday night. Like when someone tells you that you looked "dead" last night but you were ok, you just over did it. I love this song. Cool bizzare sounding effects make the song.