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.
Oh yeah, Oh yeah
Oh yeah, Oh yeah
Oh yeah
And if god does exist
I am sure he will forgive
Me for doubting for he'd see
How unlikely he himself seems
Oh yeah, Oh yeah
Oh yeah, Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah, Oh yeah
Oh yeah
And if god does exist
I am sure he will forgive
Me for doubting for he'd see
How unlikely he himself seems
Oh yeah, Oh yeah
Oh yeah, Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Lyrics submitted by nbenmargi
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