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.
Sending scandals flying
That guy's still making stubborn remarks
But he's getting nervous now
Still scared of other things
Letting go of their hands
Always looking behind his back
I found out I'm at a disadvantage in this game
But I'm not going to be defeated
The people on the streets change their screens and smirk
I want more love; how much is it worth?
Rich kids are on the safe side
Cowards are not in the range
"I don't care about other people's rumors"
After we embraced, did those words become lies?
Sending scandals flying
He's always making stubborn remarks
Why aren't you shaken up yet?
Don't be shocked speechless
I want to know how you really feel
About the two of us
When I fall into a trick, my brain goes all white
Inside, you're just a spoiled kid
Like a frightened little kitten
So fast at running away
How's your dream going?
There are a lot of excuses
I don't need your self-deprecation
I won't be fooled by other people's looks
If the love until today was real
I want more love; how much is it worth?
Did you think I was just a convenient girl for you?
Even when we're together, I still feel lonely
In the heated haze, I stare out
He turns blurry
I can't see him now
That guy's still making stubborn remarks
But he's getting nervous now
Still scared of other things
Letting go of their hands
Always looking behind his back
I found out I'm at a disadvantage in this game
But I'm not going to be defeated
The people on the streets change their screens and smirk
I want more love; how much is it worth?
Rich kids are on the safe side
Cowards are not in the range
"I don't care about other people's rumors"
After we embraced, did those words become lies?
Sending scandals flying
He's always making stubborn remarks
Why aren't you shaken up yet?
Don't be shocked speechless
I want to know how you really feel
About the two of us
When I fall into a trick, my brain goes all white
Inside, you're just a spoiled kid
Like a frightened little kitten
So fast at running away
How's your dream going?
There are a lot of excuses
I don't need your self-deprecation
I won't be fooled by other people's looks
If the love until today was real
I want more love; how much is it worth?
Did you think I was just a convenient girl for you?
Even when we're together, I still feel lonely
In the heated haze, I stare out
He turns blurry
I can't see him now
Lyrics submitted by thoseguiltyeyes
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