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.
(Fall in)
(Fall out)
(Fall along)
In the first of light
Past the Noachide
Bodies wrapped in white
Stranded every pain
Baby, pasts are slain
I got out of La Grange
In Hinnom
All this time
With your heart in mind
Didn't you edit?
In Hinnom
Go, the least
And the precious feast
The in-vetted
Sand, it starts to steal (solar peace)
Dirt and ice imbed in cheeks (well, it swirls and sweeps)
In the potter's field (you just set it)
Strangers scattering (armor, down)
Nether passage in the wind (on the wettest ground)
Off pennant tension ring (not to vet it)
(Fall out)
(Fall along)
In the first of light
Past the Noachide
Bodies wrapped in white
Stranded every pain
Baby, pasts are slain
I got out of La Grange
In Hinnom
All this time
With your heart in mind
Didn't you edit?
In Hinnom
Go, the least
And the precious feast
The in-vetted
Sand, it starts to steal (solar peace)
Dirt and ice imbed in cheeks (well, it swirls and sweeps)
In the potter's field (you just set it)
Strangers scattering (armor, down)
Nether passage in the wind (on the wettest ground)
Off pennant tension ring (not to vet it)
Lyrics submitted by iquitmyscene, edited by BDoG01, benapere
Hinnom, TX Lyrics as written by Justin Deyarmond Edison Vernon
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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i really hope "i got outta La Grange" is a tip of the hat to lucinda williams's song 'fruits of my labor.'
Seeing as this song is about a city in Texas, it could also be a reference to the texan band ZZ-top, and their famous song "La Grange". This, actually, is where Lucinda got that idea from if you ask me. But who knows, maybe it has nothing to do with either one of them.
well, i found out that lucinda williams plays the steel guitar on a few tracks so it's possible. in fruits of my labor she says "'cause i finally did it baby, i got outta la grange" i hope it is a reference to her because i love that song of hers.
ok, i just asked him on twitter and he said it is a reference to that song.