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.
Damn I just Wu- tanged my only J
I just Wu-Tanged my only J can you believe that shit
Well fuck it
I'm trying to light fire with fire you know what I'm saying
Fitness in the filter tip
La smoking blood or crip
Cadence of the kilter
Your bitch pay and say
To milk her tits
Sipping slow the potent potion's spilling on her shoulder chip
Quick reload the soldier's clip
What happened to showmanship
Let the beat fade
Grenade
Then the explosion rip
I got the heat ray
But this day
I'll use my frozen grip
Dip and dive like rocky
Not cocky except her swollen lips
She can't let the moment slip
I made the call postponed the trip
Made the play and it's not luck it's touchdowns when we throw the zip
She been putting on and showing out
I'll take the throat no tip
Lyrics leave em bleeding like a nose that used to snort the sniff
Being faded overrated lately I just sorta drift
You know what it is
Pack a rifle full of gizz
Pour whatever drink you like just hope the chaser doesn't fizz
Make it bubble
You in trouble
Don't get burst
I splash no puddles
Make an entrance to remember like wake me up when September ends
UH
I'm lighting fire with fire now I'm inspired
I don't fuck with liars
My chick is sweet like Godiva
Listening get you higher
We got that acid saliva
My niggas join like a choir
And sing the hook like Mariah
UH
I'm lighting fire with fire now I'm inspired
I don't fuck with liars
My chick is sweet like Godiva
Listening get you higher
We got that acid saliva
My niggas join like a choir
And sing the hook like Mariah
On God GOD
This that hold me back
Cold shoulder bap
Flow like cola rap
While most these niggas pop up 'round here
Plastic like a soda CAP
Probably should hold it back
Roll up the dro then track
Email me the beat and I'm replying with my soul attatched
Young and acting dumb
But I'm learning and having fun
I've been curving bitches for one in particular
She give me that good brain
Must be the curriculum
I've been serving that good dank
This tree is medicinal
I was twisting one up in the whip
While ops were positioning
Turned to the right
He turned on his lights and he did his thing
I just Wu-Tanged my only J
Do you know why I pulled you over
No man I'm sure you'll show me
Bull shit
B-bullshit bullshit
You holding marijuana
No but I know a doctor
This shit is legal homie
Relax it's just a warning
Then he pulled off and drove away
So amazed I
Reached in the back of my whip
Pulled out my clip and I lit up another J
I'm like hey
Wait a minute
I got one damn dream if you sleeping then you're in it
It's like hey
Hold a second
I got two damn phones no one's calling no one's checking
I'm like hey
Lemme breathe
We got three free hours if you could put me at ease
I'm like hey
If you please
Grab me 4 on the counter get me lit crank up degrees
I'm like hey
Wait a minute
One damn dream if you sleeping then you're in it
Hey
Hold a second
Two damn phones no one's calling no one's checking
Hey
Lemme breathe
Three free hours could put me at ease
Hey
If you please
Four on the counter lit crank up degrees
I'm lighting fire with fire now I'm inspired
I don't fuck with liars
My chick is sweet like Godiva
Listening get you higher
We got that acid saliva
My niggas join like a choir
And sing the hook like Mariah
UH
I'm lighting fire with fire now I'm inspired
I don't fuck with liars
My chick is sweet like Godiva
Listening get you higher
We got that acid saliva
My niggas join like a choir
And sing the hook like Mariah
On God GOD
I just Wu-Tanged my only J can you believe that shit
Well fuck it
I'm trying to light fire with fire you know what I'm saying
Fitness in the filter tip
La smoking blood or crip
Cadence of the kilter
Your bitch pay and say
To milk her tits
Sipping slow the potent potion's spilling on her shoulder chip
Quick reload the soldier's clip
What happened to showmanship
Let the beat fade
Grenade
Then the explosion rip
I got the heat ray
But this day
I'll use my frozen grip
Dip and dive like rocky
Not cocky except her swollen lips
She can't let the moment slip
I made the call postponed the trip
Made the play and it's not luck it's touchdowns when we throw the zip
She been putting on and showing out
I'll take the throat no tip
Lyrics leave em bleeding like a nose that used to snort the sniff
Being faded overrated lately I just sorta drift
You know what it is
Pack a rifle full of gizz
Pour whatever drink you like just hope the chaser doesn't fizz
Make it bubble
You in trouble
Don't get burst
I splash no puddles
Make an entrance to remember like wake me up when September ends
UH
I'm lighting fire with fire now I'm inspired
I don't fuck with liars
My chick is sweet like Godiva
Listening get you higher
We got that acid saliva
My niggas join like a choir
And sing the hook like Mariah
UH
I'm lighting fire with fire now I'm inspired
I don't fuck with liars
My chick is sweet like Godiva
Listening get you higher
We got that acid saliva
My niggas join like a choir
And sing the hook like Mariah
On God GOD
This that hold me back
Cold shoulder bap
Flow like cola rap
While most these niggas pop up 'round here
Plastic like a soda CAP
Probably should hold it back
Roll up the dro then track
Email me the beat and I'm replying with my soul attatched
Young and acting dumb
But I'm learning and having fun
I've been curving bitches for one in particular
She give me that good brain
Must be the curriculum
I've been serving that good dank
This tree is medicinal
I was twisting one up in the whip
While ops were positioning
Turned to the right
He turned on his lights and he did his thing
I just Wu-Tanged my only J
Do you know why I pulled you over
No man I'm sure you'll show me
Bull shit
B-bullshit bullshit
You holding marijuana
No but I know a doctor
This shit is legal homie
Relax it's just a warning
Then he pulled off and drove away
So amazed I
Reached in the back of my whip
Pulled out my clip and I lit up another J
I'm like hey
Wait a minute
I got one damn dream if you sleeping then you're in it
It's like hey
Hold a second
I got two damn phones no one's calling no one's checking
I'm like hey
Lemme breathe
We got three free hours if you could put me at ease
I'm like hey
If you please
Grab me 4 on the counter get me lit crank up degrees
I'm like hey
Wait a minute
One damn dream if you sleeping then you're in it
Hey
Hold a second
Two damn phones no one's calling no one's checking
Hey
Lemme breathe
Three free hours could put me at ease
Hey
If you please
Four on the counter lit crank up degrees
I'm lighting fire with fire now I'm inspired
I don't fuck with liars
My chick is sweet like Godiva
Listening get you higher
We got that acid saliva
My niggas join like a choir
And sing the hook like Mariah
UH
I'm lighting fire with fire now I'm inspired
I don't fuck with liars
My chick is sweet like Godiva
Listening get you higher
We got that acid saliva
My niggas join like a choir
And sing the hook like Mariah
On God GOD
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