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.
I honestly don't have a clue what im talking about,
this is a statement.
Im sorry for being so middle class
spoilt little me ive got my head up my own ass
you've got your toys and ive got mine,
you keep your ak-47 ill keep my 4xWheel drive,
Yeah right does anyone care so much?
your politics are something that should never be touched,
I'm dumb, im dumb to the core,
Im dumb gimme 4 to the floor,
My love, we need, 2 glasses of wine and a passion to breed.
My love, we need, a cupboard of guns and a sunday on speed.
how many A-lavels does it take to build a wall... how many a -levels?
I'm dumb, im dumb to the core,
Im dumb gimme 4 to the floor,
Pick my guitar up nice and easy, run my hands down its neck and i'll play it with feeling.
What are ecenomics, stock exchange and social politics?
Not for ME hunny its not for me hunny.
What are ecenomics, stock exchange and social politics?
Not for ME hunny its not for me____
would you love me if i were black,
would you love me if i were gay or put i knife in my back
i didnt ask to be who i am,
but im here and here i stand,
How many a-levels does it take to rule the world? how many a-levels
I'm dumb, im dumb to the core,
Im dumb gimme 4 to the floor,
You dont have to shout just to get your point accross (X7)
You've only goto SCREAM just to get your point across!
What are ecenomics, stock exchange and social politics?
Not for ME hunny its not for me
this is a statement.
Im sorry for being so middle class
spoilt little me ive got my head up my own ass
you've got your toys and ive got mine,
you keep your ak-47 ill keep my 4xWheel drive,
Yeah right does anyone care so much?
your politics are something that should never be touched,
I'm dumb, im dumb to the core,
Im dumb gimme 4 to the floor,
My love, we need, 2 glasses of wine and a passion to breed.
My love, we need, a cupboard of guns and a sunday on speed.
how many A-lavels does it take to build a wall... how many a -levels?
I'm dumb, im dumb to the core,
Im dumb gimme 4 to the floor,
Pick my guitar up nice and easy, run my hands down its neck and i'll play it with feeling.
What are ecenomics, stock exchange and social politics?
Not for ME hunny its not for me hunny.
What are ecenomics, stock exchange and social politics?
Not for ME hunny its not for me____
would you love me if i were black,
would you love me if i were gay or put i knife in my back
i didnt ask to be who i am,
but im here and here i stand,
How many a-levels does it take to rule the world? how many a-levels
I'm dumb, im dumb to the core,
Im dumb gimme 4 to the floor,
You dont have to shout just to get your point accross (X7)
You've only goto SCREAM just to get your point across!
What are ecenomics, stock exchange and social politics?
Not for ME hunny its not for me
Lyrics submitted by zennor
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totally agree.. great song great band!