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.
Back in the saddle with some ammo for you
Rattlesnakes who believe you immortal
Told ya’ll pulling ya hoe card before you bogard and overflow
I’ll assure you know there is two sides you hide foolish pride every time you high side and storm through
Watch it thats the topic I’m talking
you thoughtless so walk with no caution
stop it because you pop shit so often/ its toxic
Just like a jock itch obnoxious
Think you God’s gift but you not a bit
Like your comments your not the bomb drop it
When you start your engines I’m cringing
Then intentionally I don’t listen
I hear you just the same just distance all of my conscious thought or attention
Your lip service serves no purpose
Ain’t even real its just your invention
Chorus (repeat 2x)
No nonsense it’s straight up and down
This is how it is, the way it goes down
It don’t slow down get on the boat now
Nothing to doubt, it’s straight up and down
Thats how I’m calling it, top to bottom is my attitude, you cant fuck around
You need to try heed the procedure / And stop trying to leap ahead like you the leader / Or you the boss because you ain’t either / You off the meter/ please take a breather / Think you foxy but see I see / So you wanna mock me / But it’s all theatre/ you don’t know so don’t throw me in that bag of average hokey pokies / No need / Soon as you try a okey dokey / Don’t be shocked to find yourself both feet touching clouds back on the ground / You’re much too proud / Your whole style is revolting / Insulting you clown my intelligence / As if things you say have any relevance / Just beef cause you say it with eloquence / That’s just game, it’s stanking, im smelling it / You are not the truth you are feeling inadequate adding your embellishments
Chorus
No nonsense it’s straight up and down
This is how it is, the way it goes down
It don’t slow down get on the boat now
Nothing to doubt, it’s straight up and down
Thats how I’m calling it, top to bottom is my attitude, you cant fuck around
Game peep game / So ain’t nothing going over my head / You may as well notice its all in your head / You show it with boldness / Even though I know you think I don’t know this / You got weak game everything you speak change tune / As soon as you say it
that ‘s bogus / Don’t trip you see that way is low risk / I say there’s no gold without no risk / Oh shit, but you know this you just think you so slick you can just go over it / What do it take to finally wake you up / Feel this and bet it’s sobering
Chorus (repeat 4x)
No nonsense it’s straight up and down
This is how it is, the way it goes down
It don’t slow down get on the boat now
Nothing to doubt, it’s straight up and down
Thats how I’m calling it, top to bottom is my attitude, you cant fuck around
Rattlesnakes who believe you immortal
Told ya’ll pulling ya hoe card before you bogard and overflow
I’ll assure you know there is two sides you hide foolish pride every time you high side and storm through
Watch it thats the topic I’m talking
you thoughtless so walk with no caution
stop it because you pop shit so often/ its toxic
Just like a jock itch obnoxious
Think you God’s gift but you not a bit
Like your comments your not the bomb drop it
When you start your engines I’m cringing
Then intentionally I don’t listen
I hear you just the same just distance all of my conscious thought or attention
Your lip service serves no purpose
Ain’t even real its just your invention
Chorus (repeat 2x)
No nonsense it’s straight up and down
This is how it is, the way it goes down
It don’t slow down get on the boat now
Nothing to doubt, it’s straight up and down
Thats how I’m calling it, top to bottom is my attitude, you cant fuck around
You need to try heed the procedure / And stop trying to leap ahead like you the leader / Or you the boss because you ain’t either / You off the meter/ please take a breather / Think you foxy but see I see / So you wanna mock me / But it’s all theatre/ you don’t know so don’t throw me in that bag of average hokey pokies / No need / Soon as you try a okey dokey / Don’t be shocked to find yourself both feet touching clouds back on the ground / You’re much too proud / Your whole style is revolting / Insulting you clown my intelligence / As if things you say have any relevance / Just beef cause you say it with eloquence / That’s just game, it’s stanking, im smelling it / You are not the truth you are feeling inadequate adding your embellishments
Chorus
No nonsense it’s straight up and down
This is how it is, the way it goes down
It don’t slow down get on the boat now
Nothing to doubt, it’s straight up and down
Thats how I’m calling it, top to bottom is my attitude, you cant fuck around
Game peep game / So ain’t nothing going over my head / You may as well notice its all in your head / You show it with boldness / Even though I know you think I don’t know this / You got weak game everything you speak change tune / As soon as you say it
that ‘s bogus / Don’t trip you see that way is low risk / I say there’s no gold without no risk / Oh shit, but you know this you just think you so slick you can just go over it / What do it take to finally wake you up / Feel this and bet it’s sobering
Chorus (repeat 4x)
No nonsense it’s straight up and down
This is how it is, the way it goes down
It don’t slow down get on the boat now
Nothing to doubt, it’s straight up and down
Thats how I’m calling it, top to bottom is my attitude, you cant fuck around
Lyrics submitted by Callasurgeon
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