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.
When I first picked up the mic
I was three and at my brother's side
Didn't know what I was singing but
The vibe was always right
Didn't think sound would have
Such a strong impact on my life
This music it puts I and I in such
A natural high
Nowadays we a work, we a work
We a work to spread Jah word
Nowadays we a work, we a work
We a work to spread Jah word
Cuz In a this ya life you
Got to strive all the time
Strive to do good works and
Achieve peace of mind
Spreading the truth in a positive vibe
Educate the youth and tell them no lie
We play the music of Jah
For the harvest time
Come with sweet melodies to ease your mind
We play the music of Jah
For the harvest time
Come with sweet melodies to ease your mind
Now I'm 21 still working rhythm
Never cared for education
Never want to be a stock on the shelf
Wanted to be myself
But in a world living in hell
Me say you can't do very well
So I mon keep my mind focused on the prize
That's worth my while
Nowadays we a work, we a work
We a work to spread Jah word
Cuz In a this ya life you
Got to strive all the time
Strive to do good works and
Achieve peace of mind
Spreading the truth in a positive vibe
Educate the youth and tell them no lie
Nowadays we a work, we a work
We a work to spread Jah word
Cuz In a this ya life you
Got to strive all the time
Strive to do good works and
Achieve peace of mind
Spreading the truth in a positive vibe
Educate the youth and tell them no lie
I was three and at my brother's side
Didn't know what I was singing but
The vibe was always right
Didn't think sound would have
Such a strong impact on my life
This music it puts I and I in such
A natural high
Nowadays we a work, we a work
We a work to spread Jah word
Nowadays we a work, we a work
We a work to spread Jah word
Cuz In a this ya life you
Got to strive all the time
Strive to do good works and
Achieve peace of mind
Spreading the truth in a positive vibe
Educate the youth and tell them no lie
We play the music of Jah
For the harvest time
Come with sweet melodies to ease your mind
We play the music of Jah
For the harvest time
Come with sweet melodies to ease your mind
Now I'm 21 still working rhythm
Never cared for education
Never want to be a stock on the shelf
Wanted to be myself
But in a world living in hell
Me say you can't do very well
So I mon keep my mind focused on the prize
That's worth my while
Nowadays we a work, we a work
We a work to spread Jah word
Cuz In a this ya life you
Got to strive all the time
Strive to do good works and
Achieve peace of mind
Spreading the truth in a positive vibe
Educate the youth and tell them no lie
Nowadays we a work, we a work
We a work to spread Jah word
Cuz In a this ya life you
Got to strive all the time
Strive to do good works and
Achieve peace of mind
Spreading the truth in a positive vibe
Educate the youth and tell them no lie
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