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.
How?s that hardcore fanzine? Still take the piss?
Why and T got records, demos on cassette.
Summer of the seven inch. Too cool for school.
Manifestoes at Kinko?s, pinko commies play no fools.
I feel the spirit moving over me.
There are clouds beneath my feet.
When vegans attack on ten speed bikes.
Tattoos with meaning, American Spirit Lights.
It?s hard to smoke ?em when you got to be runnin?
Congressional and D.C.P.D.
Lafayette Park undercovers,
The saddest sight you ever see, ever see.
Tear gas electric! You know I can?t quit this riot.
Strictly professional insurrectionist kid, and I can?t deny it.
I feel the spirit moving over me.
There are clouds beneath my feet.
When vegans attack on ten speed bikes.
Tattoos with meaning, American Spirit Lights.
Freshmen in fatigues. You know he?s fighting for his right.
Copious note taker. American Spirit Lights.
I feel the spirit moving over me.
I feel the spirit moving over me.
There are clouds beneath my feet.
When vegans attack on ten speed bikes.
Tattoos with meaning, American Spirit Lights.
Freshmen in fatigues. You know he?s fighting for his right.
Copious note taker. American Spirit Lights.
Why and T got records, demos on cassette.
Summer of the seven inch. Too cool for school.
Manifestoes at Kinko?s, pinko commies play no fools.
I feel the spirit moving over me.
There are clouds beneath my feet.
When vegans attack on ten speed bikes.
Tattoos with meaning, American Spirit Lights.
It?s hard to smoke ?em when you got to be runnin?
Congressional and D.C.P.D.
Lafayette Park undercovers,
The saddest sight you ever see, ever see.
Tear gas electric! You know I can?t quit this riot.
Strictly professional insurrectionist kid, and I can?t deny it.
I feel the spirit moving over me.
There are clouds beneath my feet.
When vegans attack on ten speed bikes.
Tattoos with meaning, American Spirit Lights.
Freshmen in fatigues. You know he?s fighting for his right.
Copious note taker. American Spirit Lights.
I feel the spirit moving over me.
I feel the spirit moving over me.
There are clouds beneath my feet.
When vegans attack on ten speed bikes.
Tattoos with meaning, American Spirit Lights.
Freshmen in fatigues. You know he?s fighting for his right.
Copious note taker. American Spirit Lights.
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When Vegans Attack Lyrics as written by Jean-paul Gaster Dan Maines
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