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.
come gather 'round
i'll only tell you once
my baby had
all of the evidence
and i'm so glad
that she can fill her lungs
but you won't believe it, no
i'm awful glad
that when we go on tour
i always know
my mother will pay more
but you won't believe it, no
days go by
and you won't get no fatter, no
pages flying
into a little pile on the floor
days go by
and you're as straight as a senator
but you won't believe it, no
days go by
and you won't get no fatter, no
pages flying
into a little pile on the floor
breezing by
everyone in town tonight
i'm awful glad
that we can go on tour
i'm awful glad
my mother will pay more
but you won't believe it, no
i'll only tell you once
my baby had
all of the evidence
and i'm so glad
that she can fill her lungs
but you won't believe it, no
i'm awful glad
that when we go on tour
i always know
my mother will pay more
but you won't believe it, no
days go by
and you won't get no fatter, no
pages flying
into a little pile on the floor
days go by
and you're as straight as a senator
but you won't believe it, no
days go by
and you won't get no fatter, no
pages flying
into a little pile on the floor
breezing by
everyone in town tonight
i'm awful glad
that we can go on tour
i'm awful glad
my mother will pay more
but you won't believe it, no
Lyrics submitted by Thermidor
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