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.
I been in my zone
I been in my zone
That's just how life goes
I gotta' take control
That's just how life goes
I gotta' take control
I been on my own
I been on my own
I been in my zone
I been in my zone
That's just how life goes
I gotta' take control
That's just how life goes
I gotta' take control
I been on my own
I been on my own
I been in my zone
I been in my zone
That's just how life goes
I gotta' take control
That's just how life goes
I gotta' take control
It's just me inside my head and no one else (Yeah, yeah)
Chasing money counting bread don't need no help (Mula)
Moving fast that's just the way life go
I'm just trynna' take it slow
I'ma get trophy's on top of the trophy's
Regardless of how anybody approach me
The life of a legend this shit gettin' lonely
Did this on my own, nobody control me
I was so lost, glad that I found me
Fuck anybody around me that doubt me
I'm all in my bag and I'm glad that you mad
I'm loving the fact you ain't know I can rap
I been on my own
I been on my own
I been in my zone
I been in my zone
That's just how life goes
I gotta' take control
That's just how life goes
I gotta' take control
I been on my own
I been on my own
I been in my zone
I been in my zone
That's just how life goes
I gotta' take control
That's just how life goes
I gotta' take control
I been on my own
On my own
On my own
I been in my zone
I been, I been in my zone
That's just how life goes
I gotta', gotta' take control
That's just, that's just
How I gotta' take control
I been on my own
On my own
Never thought that I'd do this shit well I did
All that bullshit and them long nights in the crib
I'm feeling myself no one tell me shit
I look around it's only me in this bitch
You'd never thought that I'd do this shit well I did
All that bullshit and them long nights in the crib
I'm feeling myself no one tell me shit
I look around it's only me in this bitch
I been in my zone
That's just how life goes
I gotta' take control
That's just how life goes
I gotta' take control
I been on my own
I been on my own
I been in my zone
I been in my zone
That's just how life goes
I gotta' take control
That's just how life goes
I gotta' take control
I been on my own
I been on my own
I been in my zone
I been in my zone
That's just how life goes
I gotta' take control
That's just how life goes
I gotta' take control
It's just me inside my head and no one else (Yeah, yeah)
Chasing money counting bread don't need no help (Mula)
Moving fast that's just the way life go
I'm just trynna' take it slow
I'ma get trophy's on top of the trophy's
Regardless of how anybody approach me
The life of a legend this shit gettin' lonely
Did this on my own, nobody control me
I was so lost, glad that I found me
Fuck anybody around me that doubt me
I'm all in my bag and I'm glad that you mad
I'm loving the fact you ain't know I can rap
I been on my own
I been on my own
I been in my zone
I been in my zone
That's just how life goes
I gotta' take control
That's just how life goes
I gotta' take control
I been on my own
I been on my own
I been in my zone
I been in my zone
That's just how life goes
I gotta' take control
That's just how life goes
I gotta' take control
I been on my own
On my own
On my own
I been in my zone
I been, I been in my zone
That's just how life goes
I gotta', gotta' take control
That's just, that's just
How I gotta' take control
I been on my own
On my own
Never thought that I'd do this shit well I did
All that bullshit and them long nights in the crib
I'm feeling myself no one tell me shit
I look around it's only me in this bitch
You'd never thought that I'd do this shit well I did
All that bullshit and them long nights in the crib
I'm feeling myself no one tell me shit
I look around it's only me in this bitch
Add your thoughts
Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.
Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!
More Featured Meanings
Light Up The Sky
Van Halen
Van Halen
Son Şansın - Şarkı Sözleri
Hayalperest
Hayalperest
This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Dreamwalker
Silent Planet
Silent Planet
I think much like another song “Anti-Matter” (that's also on the same album as this song), this one is also is inspired by a horrifying van crash the band experienced on Nov 3, 2022. This, much like the other track, sounds like it's an extension what they shared while huddled in the wreckage, as they helped frontman Garrett Russell stem the bleeding from his head wound while he was under the temporary effects of a concussion. The track speaks of where the mind goes at the most desperate & desolate of times, when it just about slips away to all but disconnect itself, and the aftermath.
Punchline
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran sings about missing his former partner and learning important life lessons in the process on “Punchline.” This track tells a story of battling to get rid of emotions for a former lover, whom he now realized might not have loved him the same way. He’s now caught between accepting that fact and learning life lessons from it and going back to beg her for another chance.
Page
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
There aren’t many things that’ll hurt more than giving love a chance against your better judgement only to have your heart crushed yet again. Ed Sheeran tells such a story on “Page.” On this track, he is devastated to have lost his lover and even more saddened by the feeling that he may never move on from this.