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.
breathe in, exhale
the push is an explosion
for rest, prevails
when all the cinders burn to ash
question, the source
atone the complimentary
it's blown, with force
the effigy to no one
wait here at the bus stop cause i'll be there at half past ten
don't forget i'll be there on my own
wait here at the bus stop cause it'll be late yet again
don't forget to bring nobody but you
i say so
but why, you try
i'll go, we've gone away
so move, you'll lose
i asked, i asked to stay
breath in, exhale
the force is an explosion
it's blown, with force
the effigy tonight
the push is an explosion
for rest, prevails
when all the cinders burn to ash
question, the source
atone the complimentary
it's blown, with force
the effigy to no one
wait here at the bus stop cause i'll be there at half past ten
don't forget i'll be there on my own
wait here at the bus stop cause it'll be late yet again
don't forget to bring nobody but you
i say so
but why, you try
i'll go, we've gone away
so move, you'll lose
i asked, i asked to stay
breath in, exhale
the force is an explosion
it's blown, with force
the effigy tonight
Lyrics submitted by Hobbelf
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