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.
What would it take for you to believe, in me
And what would it be like, if you were living, all your
dreams
Why would you care if I, told you to live, but others want you to die
Who am I, to tell you something that you already know
Who am I, to tell you to hold on when you wanna let go
Who am I, I'm just a sicko with a song in my head
And it keeps playing again, and again, and again, and again
How would it sound, if I told you to leave, me
How would it feel, if I gave it all up, to be free
I just don't like to be here, a situation where you listen to me
Who am I, to tell you something that you already know
Who am I, to tell you to hold on when you wanna let go
Who am I, I'm just a sicko with a song in my head
And it keeps playing again, and again, and again, and again
Man, I'm so high, I forget the words to my favorite song
I've been smoking so long, what are you waiting for, just sing along
Why you looking at me?! I'm just like you, singing my favorite song
Well, What you want it to be? Don't let me break you off, sing along
What would it be like, if we were all, you need
A chance to change your life, while taking a break, from your reality
Why would you dare to try
When you become so comfortable with your life
And what would it be like, if you were living, all your
dreams
Why would you care if I, told you to live, but others want you to die
Who am I, to tell you something that you already know
Who am I, to tell you to hold on when you wanna let go
Who am I, I'm just a sicko with a song in my head
And it keeps playing again, and again, and again, and again
How would it sound, if I told you to leave, me
How would it feel, if I gave it all up, to be free
I just don't like to be here, a situation where you listen to me
Who am I, to tell you something that you already know
Who am I, to tell you to hold on when you wanna let go
Who am I, I'm just a sicko with a song in my head
And it keeps playing again, and again, and again, and again
Man, I'm so high, I forget the words to my favorite song
I've been smoking so long, what are you waiting for, just sing along
Why you looking at me?! I'm just like you, singing my favorite song
Well, What you want it to be? Don't let me break you off, sing along
What would it be like, if we were all, you need
A chance to change your life, while taking a break, from your reality
Why would you dare to try
When you become so comfortable with your life
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