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.
Straight outta St. Paul
A crazy muthafucka named Felix
You've seen the live show so you know how it is,
I've seen the light grow for these Twin City kids
The green it might grow for these Twin City kids
(They greet me like whoa, all these Twin City kids)
Ten gritty kids trying to rock the mic
If I'm one of 'em the other nine won't sound right
Standing up on a stage looking good sounds tight
But you've gotta shine bright if you want the limelight
I fight with this rhythm in a lopsided bout for you
I thank y'all just for coming to check us out (for you)
I thank y'all for taking time out your day,
And listening to us,
I hope we rub you in the right way
You might say that he has fun with it
Six or seven years and still he runs with it
Interlocks still the click, no I ain't done with it
I chase the raps like a cat at the club chasing digits
Paced to rip it,
But always keep it in perspective
For you dudes were new too
Here is our objective
Step onstage, get the face looking mean
Put in a little dirt and make it right like the A-Team
I play the night like a daydream
Stay to fight and make scenes when up against your team
You weigh the triple beam and rock guns
I leave the nipple clean and rock tongues just for fun
Mode 1!
A crazy muthafucka named Felix
You've seen the live show so you know how it is,
I've seen the light grow for these Twin City kids
The green it might grow for these Twin City kids
(They greet me like whoa, all these Twin City kids)
Ten gritty kids trying to rock the mic
If I'm one of 'em the other nine won't sound right
Standing up on a stage looking good sounds tight
But you've gotta shine bright if you want the limelight
I fight with this rhythm in a lopsided bout for you
I thank y'all just for coming to check us out (for you)
I thank y'all for taking time out your day,
And listening to us,
I hope we rub you in the right way
You might say that he has fun with it
Six or seven years and still he runs with it
Interlocks still the click, no I ain't done with it
I chase the raps like a cat at the club chasing digits
Paced to rip it,
But always keep it in perspective
For you dudes were new too
Here is our objective
Step onstage, get the face looking mean
Put in a little dirt and make it right like the A-Team
I play the night like a daydream
Stay to fight and make scenes when up against your team
You weigh the triple beam and rock guns
I leave the nipple clean and rock tongues just for fun
Mode 1!
Lyrics submitted by lostsince1985
Intro Lyrics as written by Terius Gray Antoine Brumfield
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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