its amazing how far music can come.. 24 years after it released and its one of the most heartfelt songs ive heard
Sorry bout the things that I had to say
And I'll make it up to you right now at the penny arcade
In an open car or wherever you are
Push yourself too hard and it might get hot
Well I really don't need the confusion
And you know I just ain't the type
To get all wrapped up in the illusion of doin'
Something that I know ain't right, right, right?
You've got to want to re-arrange
And keep it off the record
Off the record
You've got to know that we will change
And keep it off the record
Off the record
In a crowded room near the box of boom
To an artificial tune, I see you swoon
Well you knew all this would turn to mist
If your idea wasn't kissed, why're you so pissed?
Well I know you don't need the confusion
And I know you just ain't the type
To get all wrapped up in the illusion of doin'
Something that you know ain't right, right, right?
Right right? Right right? Right, right, right?
You've got to want to rearrange
And keep it off the record
Off the record
You've got to know that we are strange
And keep it off the record
Off the record
You've got to know that we will change
And keep it off the record
Off the record come on
And I'll make it up to you right now at the penny arcade
In an open car or wherever you are
Push yourself too hard and it might get hot
Well I really don't need the confusion
And you know I just ain't the type
To get all wrapped up in the illusion of doin'
Something that I know ain't right, right, right?
You've got to want to re-arrange
And keep it off the record
Off the record
You've got to know that we will change
And keep it off the record
Off the record
In a crowded room near the box of boom
To an artificial tune, I see you swoon
Well you knew all this would turn to mist
If your idea wasn't kissed, why're you so pissed?
Well I know you don't need the confusion
And I know you just ain't the type
To get all wrapped up in the illusion of doin'
Something that you know ain't right, right, right?
Right right? Right right? Right, right, right?
You've got to want to rearrange
And keep it off the record
Off the record
You've got to know that we are strange
And keep it off the record
Off the record
You've got to know that we will change
And keep it off the record
Off the record come on
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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.
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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.
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I think much like another song “Anti-Matter” (that's also on the same album as this song), this one is also is inspired by a horrifying van crash the band experienced on Nov 3, 2022. This, much like the other track, sounds like it's an extension what they shared while huddled in the wreckage, as they helped frontman Garrett Russell stem the bleeding from his head wound while he was under the temporary effects of a concussion. The track speaks of where the mind goes at the most desperate & desolate of times, when it just about slips away to all but disconnect itself, and the aftermath.
seems to me like the guy is talking about how he wants this "relationship" to be off the record and nothing official because he knows its going to change... i dont think he has any intentions of committing to anyone.