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 heard he's trying to write himself, out of a hole he'd dug.
I heard his new mantra is "the more I kill, the more I love."
I heard he spends most his time, staring at the lock on the door.
Well some people never change, even if change is what they're wishing for.
Lionkiller got married, I heard some slag say.
I said see you next Tuesday, in the English way.
I heard they married for the wedding, but his equinox came true.
I feel sorry for that kid. He had potential. I mean it. I really do.
One guy said the dumb kid, went looking for censorship and found it on the stage.
I just wonder why anyone in their right mind, would get married nowadays.
Lionkiller for married, or is it just his say.
Said see you next Tuesday, but in an English way.
You see this is what happens, when a light motif implodes.
I'll give him one credit though; he has man wrath his moat.
And what about the lion? Did he come disguised as a man of chi?
I heard the lion was invited to the big day, but the beast was cowardly.
Lionkiller got married, to a shrew named Kay.
She said see you next Tuesday, but in an English way.
And the girl what's her angle on this?
I mean like, what does she do?
I heard she came from a family of, catholic atheists too.
Alright I'll cut those kids some slack. I'm not really all that conceded.
I wish them all of my best, because they're gonna need it.
Lionkiller got married, and they live near LA.
So we'll see you next Tuesday, and in the English way.
I heard his new mantra is "the more I kill, the more I love."
I heard he spends most his time, staring at the lock on the door.
Well some people never change, even if change is what they're wishing for.
Lionkiller got married, I heard some slag say.
I said see you next Tuesday, in the English way.
I heard they married for the wedding, but his equinox came true.
I feel sorry for that kid. He had potential. I mean it. I really do.
One guy said the dumb kid, went looking for censorship and found it on the stage.
I just wonder why anyone in their right mind, would get married nowadays.
Lionkiller for married, or is it just his say.
Said see you next Tuesday, but in an English way.
You see this is what happens, when a light motif implodes.
I'll give him one credit though; he has man wrath his moat.
And what about the lion? Did he come disguised as a man of chi?
I heard the lion was invited to the big day, but the beast was cowardly.
Lionkiller got married, to a shrew named Kay.
She said see you next Tuesday, but in an English way.
And the girl what's her angle on this?
I mean like, what does she do?
I heard she came from a family of, catholic atheists too.
Alright I'll cut those kids some slack. I'm not really all that conceded.
I wish them all of my best, because they're gonna need it.
Lionkiller got married, and they live near LA.
So we'll see you next Tuesday, and in the English way.
Lyrics submitted by NonOperational
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This is a lovely song with a great pace. There is always more to decode in his songs, which is what I love about Cass McCombs.
when a LEITMOTIF impodes...
I'll give him one credit, though. He has mastered all his modes. And what about the lion? Did he come disguised as a Medici?
C'mon get literate!
** Also, Cass weaves in a clever dig at... his ex-wife: See You Next Tuesday = C. U. N. T. All very English, too, even down to the use of "slag" for slut.
Well, his ex-wife, I assume... and make an ASS out of U and ME. Fun stuff. Great song. Listen to "Lionkiller" and follow it up with "Lionkiller Got Married." Find some more insight into the blurring between the narrator and the songwriter himself.
Ron this is great stuff, i wonder if you could unravel anymore of his lyrics for me. I am not an english major, i have not memorized my modes, but i am a songwriter and very interested in the codes. Thanks