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 came with a vengeance but I'm keeping it calm
The room's getting smaller and my stomach's in knots
And the people in line said I'm holding up the process
(Move up move up, move up move up)
I came to make a difference but I just made a mess
I tried to send a notice but they changed the address
And the people in line said I'm holding up the process
(Move up move up, move up move up)
(Oh no, I'm losing it)
I am tired now from the inside out
And nothing can stop the war that I've started with myself
I came with a purpose but my tongue wouldn't move
The grass is always greener when you don't have to choose
And the clock has my head in a perpetual state of motion
(Move up move up, move up move up)
I came to make a difference but I just made a mess
I tried to say I love you but denied you instead
And the ties that bind keep me torn between oceans
(Oh no, I'm losing it)
I am tired now from the inside out
And nothing can stop the war that I've started with myself
And I am finding out that I'm losing ground
And nothing can stop the war that I've started with myself
The words I don't say keep me safe and sound
I've been digging this grave for twenty one years now
Cause I'll be the death of me
I'll be the death of me
The things I don't do keep me underground
I've been kicking the screen for twenty one years now
Cause I'll be the death of me
I'll be the death of me
And I am dying now
From the inside out
And nothing can stop the war that I've started with myself
I am tired now from the inside out
And nothing can stop the war that I've started with myself
And I am finding out that I'm losing ground
And nothing can stop the war that I've started with myself
Oh no, I'm losing it
The room's getting smaller and my stomach's in knots
And the people in line said I'm holding up the process
(Move up move up, move up move up)
I came to make a difference but I just made a mess
I tried to send a notice but they changed the address
And the people in line said I'm holding up the process
(Move up move up, move up move up)
(Oh no, I'm losing it)
I am tired now from the inside out
And nothing can stop the war that I've started with myself
I came with a purpose but my tongue wouldn't move
The grass is always greener when you don't have to choose
And the clock has my head in a perpetual state of motion
(Move up move up, move up move up)
I came to make a difference but I just made a mess
I tried to say I love you but denied you instead
And the ties that bind keep me torn between oceans
(Oh no, I'm losing it)
I am tired now from the inside out
And nothing can stop the war that I've started with myself
And I am finding out that I'm losing ground
And nothing can stop the war that I've started with myself
The words I don't say keep me safe and sound
I've been digging this grave for twenty one years now
Cause I'll be the death of me
I'll be the death of me
The things I don't do keep me underground
I've been kicking the screen for twenty one years now
Cause I'll be the death of me
I'll be the death of me
And I am dying now
From the inside out
And nothing can stop the war that I've started with myself
I am tired now from the inside out
And nothing can stop the war that I've started with myself
And I am finding out that I'm losing ground
And nothing can stop the war that I've started with myself
Oh no, I'm losing it
Lyrics submitted by fedorov1fan
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