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.
Gather around and
Choose the fare
All these weapons are free
Carrying armor
'til I can't feel my hands
Gather round sister
And change for us all
'cause I'm no better
Then I'll lay my hands on the ground
And out of this urge I
Crumble down
Rollin' the girls for you
And I don't know nothin'
When I don't understand
Gather round sister
A change for us all
'cause I'm no better
Then I'll lay my hands on the ground
Chorus: it's never been news to me
Gather up and rise around
There's a circus in town
I'll tell you it ain't free
Freakshow orders and
I don't understand
Gather round sisters
And lay down your arms
'cause I wanna show
There's a reason for getting me mine
Choose the fare
All these weapons are free
Carrying armor
'til I can't feel my hands
Gather round sister
And change for us all
'cause I'm no better
Then I'll lay my hands on the ground
And out of this urge I
Crumble down
Rollin' the girls for you
And I don't know nothin'
When I don't understand
Gather round sister
A change for us all
'cause I'm no better
Then I'll lay my hands on the ground
Chorus: it's never been news to me
Gather up and rise around
There's a circus in town
I'll tell you it ain't free
Freakshow orders and
I don't understand
Gather round sisters
And lay down your arms
'cause I wanna show
There's a reason for getting me mine
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