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.
I can't tell, I think I might be going crazy
Just wanna leave it all behind
I've been on the brink for many years, I'm thinking
Feels like I'm running out of time
I'm getting sick and tired
Giving everything I've got
I get nothing in return
I can't breathe
[Chorus]
This never ending madness
Raining down on me
Like a ton of bricks
Face in the dirt
Childish delusions, they say it's just a fantasy
You're no good, no chance, you'll never learn
Just give it up and come back to reality
Your dreams are none of my concern
I'm getting sick and tired
Giving everything I've got
I get nothing in return
I can't breathe
[Chorus]
What do you think you're doing with your life?
You should be ashamed of yourself
I don't know why you just don't give up
You got these ideas, these dreams
Aha, what? You're nothing but a loser
No wonder you get no respect
You're not smart enough
You don't speak the right language
Your skin is not the right color
You're too tall, you weigh too much
You're too short, you're too fat
Why don't you give up your stupid ideas
And do something right for once
Lined up one by one
They try to bring you down
Don't ever listen what they say
Determination, the battle will be won
And all the pain will go away
I'm getting sick and tired
Giving everything I've got
I get nothing in return
I can't breathe
[Chorus]
Yeah,
I'm getting sick and tired
Giving everything I've got
I get nothing in return
I can't breathe
[Chorus]
Just wanna leave it all behind
I've been on the brink for many years, I'm thinking
Feels like I'm running out of time
I'm getting sick and tired
Giving everything I've got
I get nothing in return
I can't breathe
[Chorus]
This never ending madness
Raining down on me
Like a ton of bricks
Face in the dirt
Childish delusions, they say it's just a fantasy
You're no good, no chance, you'll never learn
Just give it up and come back to reality
Your dreams are none of my concern
I'm getting sick and tired
Giving everything I've got
I get nothing in return
I can't breathe
[Chorus]
What do you think you're doing with your life?
You should be ashamed of yourself
I don't know why you just don't give up
You got these ideas, these dreams
Aha, what? You're nothing but a loser
No wonder you get no respect
You're not smart enough
You don't speak the right language
Your skin is not the right color
You're too tall, you weigh too much
You're too short, you're too fat
Why don't you give up your stupid ideas
And do something right for once
Lined up one by one
They try to bring you down
Don't ever listen what they say
Determination, the battle will be won
And all the pain will go away
I'm getting sick and tired
Giving everything I've got
I get nothing in return
I can't breathe
[Chorus]
Yeah,
I'm getting sick and tired
Giving everything I've got
I get nothing in return
I can't breathe
[Chorus]
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