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.
Everybody likes the easy way out
Nobody tells it like it is no more
You took a hit and then you blew it out
That light inside that shine before
Never had a hunt that loved this much
Never felt enough to call it hate
If you can let a thing screw you up
It's not too late
It's always so close then you pull it away
And anything goes then it goes a stray
And what are you left with at the end of day? yeah
It's all love
It's all love
It's all love
Yeah
Nothin' left but the sound of doubt
Pourin' out the heart that you live in
No one tryin' to help you figure it out
Does anybody see the signs you're givin'
Never had a hunt that loved this much
Never felt enough to call it hate
If you can let a thing screw you up
It's not too late
It's always so close then you pull it away
And anything goes then it goes a stray
And what are you left with at the end of day? yeah
It's all love
It's all love
It's all love
Yeah, yeah
Is anybody listening to what I'm trying to feel?
(I wish I knew)
Is anybody feeling anything that's real?
(I wish I knew)
Is anybody really gonna help me to this hole inside of you?
It's always so close then you pull it away
And anything goes then it goes a stray
And what are you left with at the end of day? yeah
It's all love
It's all love
It's all love
It's always so close then you pull it away
And anything goes then it goes a stray
And what are you left with at the end of day? yeah
It's all love
It's all love
It's all love
Oh
Nobody tells it like it is no more
You took a hit and then you blew it out
That light inside that shine before
Never had a hunt that loved this much
Never felt enough to call it hate
If you can let a thing screw you up
It's not too late
It's always so close then you pull it away
And anything goes then it goes a stray
And what are you left with at the end of day? yeah
It's all love
It's all love
It's all love
Yeah
Nothin' left but the sound of doubt
Pourin' out the heart that you live in
No one tryin' to help you figure it out
Does anybody see the signs you're givin'
Never had a hunt that loved this much
Never felt enough to call it hate
If you can let a thing screw you up
It's not too late
It's always so close then you pull it away
And anything goes then it goes a stray
And what are you left with at the end of day? yeah
It's all love
It's all love
It's all love
Yeah, yeah
Is anybody listening to what I'm trying to feel?
(I wish I knew)
Is anybody feeling anything that's real?
(I wish I knew)
Is anybody really gonna help me to this hole inside of you?
It's always so close then you pull it away
And anything goes then it goes a stray
And what are you left with at the end of day? yeah
It's all love
It's all love
It's all love
It's always so close then you pull it away
And anything goes then it goes a stray
And what are you left with at the end of day? yeah
It's all love
It's all love
It's all love
Oh
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Good song, listening to it right now. He he. Not quite sure whats it about. I'll read the lyrics later and think about it.