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.
Some people think they're always right and rght is all they'll ever be.
Well there's two sides and ego's divide.
And we're so concerned with who's right.
These people are so quick to judge.
Let's get the judgement straight.
It's not who's wrong it's how we get along.
And I'm not too sure that we do yet.
Truth is a word that you're of.
Or so you've said
But I'd love to see you give someone else a chance.
Open up, It's not so hard.
Is hard what you want to be to kick some ass.
It's a sure bet you'll get your way with no friends left.
Don't say you don't.
For God's sake give me a fucking brake.
you don't even know my name.
Truth is a word that you're sure of.
Or so you've said
but I'd love to see you give someone else a chance.
I listen to the things you say, I've weighed the facts out in my head.
Can you do the same...No, then don't waste my time.
Truth is a word that you're of.
It's all you said
but I'd love to see you give someone else a chance.
This time my mind is set.
My side you'll never get.
What I say.
What did you say.
We can both be right just not in the same way.
You think we could reach some common ground...No...no way
Well there's two sides and ego's divide.
And we're so concerned with who's right.
These people are so quick to judge.
Let's get the judgement straight.
It's not who's wrong it's how we get along.
And I'm not too sure that we do yet.
Truth is a word that you're of.
Or so you've said
But I'd love to see you give someone else a chance.
Open up, It's not so hard.
Is hard what you want to be to kick some ass.
It's a sure bet you'll get your way with no friends left.
Don't say you don't.
For God's sake give me a fucking brake.
you don't even know my name.
Truth is a word that you're sure of.
Or so you've said
but I'd love to see you give someone else a chance.
I listen to the things you say, I've weighed the facts out in my head.
Can you do the same...No, then don't waste my time.
Truth is a word that you're of.
It's all you said
but I'd love to see you give someone else a chance.
This time my mind is set.
My side you'll never get.
What I say.
What did you say.
We can both be right just not in the same way.
You think we could reach some common ground...No...no way
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ha, when i first heard this, i knew i heard it somewhere but it didnt sound the same... then after i while, i realized it was a Gorilla Biscuits cover