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 got a feeling,
That you don't know how to drink.
I keep repeating,
All the backwards versions of what I'd like you to think.
Because I don't know why things would be this bad.
I'm not alone and what good friends I've had,
Even the ones who leave.
I feel like Fred Hampton,
Except I'm a fake and he was and is the truth.
To tell you the truth,
I don't trust anyone,
Except myself it makes me sick,
I have to buy weapons.
Still I don't know why things would be this bad.
I'm not alone and what good friends I've had,
Even the ones who leave.
I've got a stretch-mark on my mind,
For all it's worth.
I've got a bad dream that blood makes wine.
I've got a stretch-mark on my mind,
For all it's worth.
I've got a bad dream it happens all the time.
Money don't mean much to me,
Besides I don't have any,
You get what you see.
That you don't know how to drink.
I keep repeating,
All the backwards versions of what I'd like you to think.
Because I don't know why things would be this bad.
I'm not alone and what good friends I've had,
Even the ones who leave.
I feel like Fred Hampton,
Except I'm a fake and he was and is the truth.
To tell you the truth,
I don't trust anyone,
Except myself it makes me sick,
I have to buy weapons.
Still I don't know why things would be this bad.
I'm not alone and what good friends I've had,
Even the ones who leave.
I've got a stretch-mark on my mind,
For all it's worth.
I've got a bad dream that blood makes wine.
I've got a stretch-mark on my mind,
For all it's worth.
I've got a bad dream it happens all the time.
Money don't mean much to me,
Besides I don't have any,
You get what you see.
Lyrics submitted by jessay
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