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.
"Are you here to confuse me?"
Woman I'll give you the grand tour
There's no reason for you to look closer but you do so I show you
It ain't pretty here now but it will be
One day I promise when the sun rays are honest
I chip away at the tint on the windows
Stain on the glass it's a pain in the ass
I scrape and I scratch 'til my arms grow weary
Meanwhile I warn you not to stand near me
I think I built the fence a little late
The deamons were already in now they can't escape
I been toe to toe with most of em' though
As a whole they must parish in order for me to grow
Huddled in the gloomy little cracks that they inhabit
They pass away the day I deactivate my habits
Each one gets buried in the back yard
In tiny little graves marked only by a black scar
Kindly watch your step
The silence isn't finished being awkward yet
Trophies lay in the basement to stay safe
Today's mistakes are in a lighted trophy case though
And I want you to know
I only invited you 'cause I ain't thought you would show
But I'll be damned if you ain't grab my hand
And presented yourself on the threshold of the Heartland
You'll notice antique swordes adorn the walls
They're really not there for decoration at all
I saved them shits from old relationships
And I swing'em at you later if you stay in the mix
Don't you realise nobody's really been inside here
Since it was last drenched in dried tears
Decorating was a senseless idea 'cause only the blind lonely prince resides
Here
We dine here on a balanced diet
Ego when it's loud self hatred when it's quiet
Inside the castle this is what the life is
Sign here after you read the fine print
It's not much but all of it's yours
Take great caution if you wanna explore
Watch your head when you opening the doors
And always remember that the choice was yours
"Are you here to confuse me"
"Are you here to confuse me"
"Are you here to confuse me"
"Are you here to confuse me"
Are you breathing?
Woman I'll give you the grand tour
There's no reason for you to look closer but you do so I show you
It ain't pretty here now but it will be
One day I promise when the sun rays are honest
I chip away at the tint on the windows
Stain on the glass it's a pain in the ass
I scrape and I scratch 'til my arms grow weary
Meanwhile I warn you not to stand near me
I think I built the fence a little late
The deamons were already in now they can't escape
I been toe to toe with most of em' though
As a whole they must parish in order for me to grow
Huddled in the gloomy little cracks that they inhabit
They pass away the day I deactivate my habits
Each one gets buried in the back yard
In tiny little graves marked only by a black scar
Kindly watch your step
The silence isn't finished being awkward yet
Trophies lay in the basement to stay safe
Today's mistakes are in a lighted trophy case though
And I want you to know
I only invited you 'cause I ain't thought you would show
But I'll be damned if you ain't grab my hand
And presented yourself on the threshold of the Heartland
You'll notice antique swordes adorn the walls
They're really not there for decoration at all
I saved them shits from old relationships
And I swing'em at you later if you stay in the mix
Don't you realise nobody's really been inside here
Since it was last drenched in dried tears
Decorating was a senseless idea 'cause only the blind lonely prince resides
Here
We dine here on a balanced diet
Ego when it's loud self hatred when it's quiet
Inside the castle this is what the life is
Sign here after you read the fine print
It's not much but all of it's yours
Take great caution if you wanna explore
Watch your head when you opening the doors
And always remember that the choice was yours
"Are you here to confuse me"
"Are you here to confuse me"
"Are you here to confuse me"
"Are you here to confuse me"
Are you breathing?
Lyrics submitted by acidmaniac
Here Lyrics as written by Davie D.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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