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.
Call the police, this whole place is gonna burn
Come on Holly put the gun down for me
Call the police, this whole place is gonna burn
You love money and the sex in your veins
Call the police, this whole place is gonna burn
They're tryin' to take it from us, they're tryin' to take it from us
Call the police, this whole place is gonna burn
You're so pretty when you dress for the grave
Love me as you lay
Dizzy and falling your legs dangling
Although accidents happen, they happen to me
Try to forget the beginning and end
Forget the world without removing the glass from your lips
Call the police, this whole place is gonna burn
You love money and the sex in your veins
Call the police, this whole place is gonna burn
They're tryin' to take it from us, they're tryin' to take it from us
Call the police, this whole place is gonna burn
The sun's comin' up and we're still awake
Am I the trigger of your gun
Your pretty eyes don't give me much choice
But I'll take them home
I've done some thinkin' of my own
And when I come home
I want to be done, don't want to be famous no more
Leave that girl alone
My teenage heart-attack keeps talking back
Keeps talking back to her
And I can't pretend that off this balcony
We wouldn't want to jump off of it
And put an end to this
Call the police, this whole place is gonna burn
You love money and the sex in your veins
Call the police, this whole place is gonna burn
Doll up and sleep walk
Until we have some teeth marks
Narcotic sweet talk
Until we have some teeth marks
This whole place is gonna burn.
Come on Holly put the gun down for me
Call the police, this whole place is gonna burn
You love money and the sex in your veins
Call the police, this whole place is gonna burn
They're tryin' to take it from us, they're tryin' to take it from us
Call the police, this whole place is gonna burn
You're so pretty when you dress for the grave
Love me as you lay
Dizzy and falling your legs dangling
Although accidents happen, they happen to me
Try to forget the beginning and end
Forget the world without removing the glass from your lips
Call the police, this whole place is gonna burn
You love money and the sex in your veins
Call the police, this whole place is gonna burn
They're tryin' to take it from us, they're tryin' to take it from us
Call the police, this whole place is gonna burn
The sun's comin' up and we're still awake
Am I the trigger of your gun
Your pretty eyes don't give me much choice
But I'll take them home
I've done some thinkin' of my own
And when I come home
I want to be done, don't want to be famous no more
Leave that girl alone
My teenage heart-attack keeps talking back
Keeps talking back to her
And I can't pretend that off this balcony
We wouldn't want to jump off of it
And put an end to this
Call the police, this whole place is gonna burn
You love money and the sex in your veins
Call the police, this whole place is gonna burn
Doll up and sleep walk
Until we have some teeth marks
Narcotic sweet talk
Until we have some teeth marks
This whole place is gonna burn.
Lyrics submitted by soarchyourbackx
I'd Rather Die Than Be Famous Lyrics as written by Victor Fuentes Michael Fuentes
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I actually know some girl in my school that KNOWS them. It's pretty awesome. (: And this song as well.
First off, their band broke up because first, their bassist left the band to pursue a career. Then a few months later, their rhythm guitar player left the band to go do other things with his life.
And I think this song is more about becoming famous and getting caught up in the party like a rockstar life style with all the sex drugs and booze. That he gets caught up in all of that and forgets whats really important to him.
i think they are talking about human sins and how this earth is going to burn at the end of the world like it says in the bible...
but in one of their songs it says "and if there's a god then i'm letting him go" which leads me to believe they are not Christians. that's just what i think...
you are all wrong if you ever see them live (which i have twice lol) the singer tells you. its about hollywood.
hence: Come on HOLLY put the gun down for me.
they're really really good live. :D their bassist is a cutie AHAHA
mmm. i get the feeling that vic was dating someone who was an alchohalic 'cause in the song, currents convulsive he talks a little bit about it as well. mmm. i dunno.
p.s. does anyone know why before today broke-up?
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i would like to know too.
hmm when i first heard this song i thought it was like poppy screamo and know i love it
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i think the title says it all
i agree, the song is probably about hollywood, and getting caught up in fame and everything that comes with it. pierce the veil is one of my favourite bands of all time.