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.
One falls off another takes his place. Fighting for position in this never-ending race. Fight, winnings the name of the game. Struggling to get ahead even though we're all the same. From the punks on the street to the one's with all of the fame. You tried your hardest to reach the next class, worked your way up, busted your ass never to recieve nothing.
This is our right, feelings justified making a name for yourself in these troubled times. You know to be king, you'd risk everything chasing after dreams in these troubled times.
This is our right, so this is our fight. Its our right, so this is our fight.
One falls off, another takes his place. Fighting for position in this never-ending race, Fight!
Fight, winnings the name of the game, struggling to get ahead even though we're all the same. Now you'll see what happens to a real, a real fuckin man. one that struggles to do the best that he can. One who will always strive to keep his dreams alive. He will always struggle and strive to rewach, to reach the next and next class. Worked his way up bustin his ass. Never to receive one thing in this never-ending rat race, throw in your face. Never receive nothing in this fucked up place.
So, always remember to struggle and strive to keep your dreams alive, strictly from the heart.
This is our right, feelings justified making a name for yourself in these troubled times. You know to be king, you'd risk everything chasing after dreams in these troubled times.
This is our right, so this is our fight. Its our right, so this is our fight.
One falls off, another takes his place. Fighting for position in this never-ending race, Fight!
Fight, winnings the name of the game, struggling to get ahead even though we're all the same. Now you'll see what happens to a real, a real fuckin man. one that struggles to do the best that he can. One who will always strive to keep his dreams alive. He will always struggle and strive to rewach, to reach the next and next class. Worked his way up bustin his ass. Never to receive one thing in this never-ending rat race, throw in your face. Never receive nothing in this fucked up place.
So, always remember to struggle and strive to keep your dreams alive, strictly from the heart.
Lyrics submitted by xmylifeformex
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