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've heard it on my case
They won't say it to my face
There's still discussions over me
I'm telling you they're lying
But what's the point in trying
There's still discussions over me
What's the use of lying
Ain't got time to keep denying
But they're still discussing me
Will they ever set me free
They're telling stories
But in lies there is no glory
Doesn't matter how they speak
'Cause the truth is what I speak
Oh no, don't go
Do you hear everything I'm saying
I'm telling you lies
No life, ain't mine
'Cause they prey to get a rating
Forgetting these feelings of mine
I've heard it on my case
They won't say it to my face
There's still discussions over me
I'm telling you they're lying
But what's the point in trying
There's still discussions over me
We read the papers
They ain't doing me no favours
But it's fools that believe
Everything that they read
So disappointing
Is my life that interesting
I cannot understand
Why my life is in demand
I know that you know
That I think this scene's a circus
They're still telling lies
I try so hard
But I still believe they hurt us
No conscience is on their mind
I've heard it on my case
They won't say it to my face
There's still discussions over me
I'm telling you they're lying
But what's the point in trying
There's still discussions over me
(Discussions, discussions)
Oh, no, no, no
(Discussions, discussions)
Don't you care what you're doing
Doesn't matter who you're using
I don't understand
Why, why, why,
They won't say it to my face
There's still discussions over me
I'm telling you they're lying
But what's the point in trying
There's still discussions over me
What's the use of lying
Ain't got time to keep denying
But they're still discussing me
Will they ever set me free
They're telling stories
But in lies there is no glory
Doesn't matter how they speak
'Cause the truth is what I speak
Oh no, don't go
Do you hear everything I'm saying
I'm telling you lies
No life, ain't mine
'Cause they prey to get a rating
Forgetting these feelings of mine
I've heard it on my case
They won't say it to my face
There's still discussions over me
I'm telling you they're lying
But what's the point in trying
There's still discussions over me
We read the papers
They ain't doing me no favours
But it's fools that believe
Everything that they read
So disappointing
Is my life that interesting
I cannot understand
Why my life is in demand
I know that you know
That I think this scene's a circus
They're still telling lies
I try so hard
But I still believe they hurt us
No conscience is on their mind
I've heard it on my case
They won't say it to my face
There's still discussions over me
I'm telling you they're lying
But what's the point in trying
There's still discussions over me
(Discussions, discussions)
Oh, no, no, no
(Discussions, discussions)
Don't you care what you're doing
Doesn't matter who you're using
I don't understand
Why, why, why,
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Discussions Lyrics as written by Louise Nurding Dennis Charles
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