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.
Going on a vision quest, surf the mountain, ride the crest
(I've been looking in a new direction)
Starting down, I'm gettin in store
The world is clear from upper cores
(I've been looking in a new direction)
I want to laugh and I want to cry
I want to spit, but my mouth is dry
I want to run but I can't 'cause my legs don't go!
Where did they go?
Now and then I'm like a black bird
Setting in and giving cracker
(I've been looking in a new direction)
Face the mirror, start to change
I'm paranoid and feeling strange
(I've been looking in a new direction)
I want to laugh and I want to cry
I want to spit, but my mouth is dry
I want to run but I can't 'cause my legs don't go!
Where did they go?
Living like a pharisee, I walk around and lucid dream
(I've been looking in a new direction)
The day has past, the moon's a glow
I've lied awake, my eyes are closed
(I've been looking in a new direction)
I've been looking in a new direction
I've been looking in a new direction
I've been looking at a nude erection
(I've been looking in a new direction)
Starting down, I'm gettin in store
The world is clear from upper cores
(I've been looking in a new direction)
I want to laugh and I want to cry
I want to spit, but my mouth is dry
I want to run but I can't 'cause my legs don't go!
Where did they go?
Now and then I'm like a black bird
Setting in and giving cracker
(I've been looking in a new direction)
Face the mirror, start to change
I'm paranoid and feeling strange
(I've been looking in a new direction)
I want to laugh and I want to cry
I want to spit, but my mouth is dry
I want to run but I can't 'cause my legs don't go!
Where did they go?
Living like a pharisee, I walk around and lucid dream
(I've been looking in a new direction)
The day has past, the moon's a glow
I've lied awake, my eyes are closed
(I've been looking in a new direction)
I've been looking in a new direction
I've been looking in a new direction
I've been looking at a nude erection
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