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.
Raise your sharpened claws
In order to shine, now bare your fangs
You can't overcome this ordeal
You don't attack humans
A fake smile...is that it? Are you happy? You're not lying?
Locking it away isn't living wisely
Go with the flow...is that what you want? Isn't that no better than a machine?
Awaken the hot spirit within your cold body
Everyone has a "wildness" within their hearts
Sometimes you've got to loose the chains and let the blood flow!
Raise your sharpened claws
In order to shine, now bare your fangs
If you get naked and liberate yourself
Even the sorrow will disappear
I don't care if you go out of bounds a bit
Be reckless for your own sake
You can't overcome this ordeal
You don't attack humans
If it's impossible...will you give up? Everything's over and nothing's left
It's not a question of whether you can or can't, but whether you will or won't...that's all
Reveal the "wildness" bursting within your trembling body
Break down the invisible walls and howl at the moon!
Before your hoarse voice disappears
Scream with your heart and dance savagely
There's no meaning in living as if you're dead
Spoiled children afraid of pain should just go home
I've no interest in those who throw away the fangs that will shred the future
Everyone has a "wildness" within their hearts
Sometimes you've got to loose the chains and let the blood flow!
Raise your sharpened claws
In order to shine, now bare your fangs
If you get naked and liberate yourself
Even the sorrow will disappear
I don't care if you go out of bounds a bit
Be reckless for your own sake
You can't overcome this ordeal
You don't attack humans
In order to shine, now bare your fangs
You can't overcome this ordeal
You don't attack humans
A fake smile...is that it? Are you happy? You're not lying?
Locking it away isn't living wisely
Go with the flow...is that what you want? Isn't that no better than a machine?
Awaken the hot spirit within your cold body
Everyone has a "wildness" within their hearts
Sometimes you've got to loose the chains and let the blood flow!
Raise your sharpened claws
In order to shine, now bare your fangs
If you get naked and liberate yourself
Even the sorrow will disappear
I don't care if you go out of bounds a bit
Be reckless for your own sake
You can't overcome this ordeal
You don't attack humans
If it's impossible...will you give up? Everything's over and nothing's left
It's not a question of whether you can or can't, but whether you will or won't...that's all
Reveal the "wildness" bursting within your trembling body
Break down the invisible walls and howl at the moon!
Before your hoarse voice disappears
Scream with your heart and dance savagely
There's no meaning in living as if you're dead
Spoiled children afraid of pain should just go home
I've no interest in those who throw away the fangs that will shred the future
Everyone has a "wildness" within their hearts
Sometimes you've got to loose the chains and let the blood flow!
Raise your sharpened claws
In order to shine, now bare your fangs
If you get naked and liberate yourself
Even the sorrow will disappear
I don't care if you go out of bounds a bit
Be reckless for your own sake
You can't overcome this ordeal
You don't attack humans
Lyrics submitted by XiangLi
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