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.
Before you twist your tongue,
No there's no chance at all.
Came here against my will,
And my will's tested strong.
Until now, I know we've never met
But I don't wanna talk and I'm already upset.
That you'll meet your demise in a drunken man's bed.
Take another pull to make certain you forget.
And to think that you're somebody's daughter.
Away at college not getting smarter.
Everything changes when all the lights in the room are as low as you,
But don't trip you'll sober up soon.
Regain an honest perspective as you puke on the floor.
Can't remember why your knees are so cut up and sore.
And you'll be hung over again. (again! again!)
You'll be hung over again. (again! again)
You'll be hung over again. (again! again)
You'll be hung over again. (again! again)
You'll be hung over again. (again! again)
No there's no chance at all.
Came here against my will,
And my will's tested strong.
Until now, I know we've never met
But I don't wanna talk and I'm already upset.
That you'll meet your demise in a drunken man's bed.
Take another pull to make certain you forget.
And to think that you're somebody's daughter.
Away at college not getting smarter.
Everything changes when all the lights in the room are as low as you,
But don't trip you'll sober up soon.
Regain an honest perspective as you puke on the floor.
Can't remember why your knees are so cut up and sore.
And you'll be hung over again. (again! again!)
You'll be hung over again. (again! again)
You'll be hung over again. (again! again)
You'll be hung over again. (again! again)
You'll be hung over again. (again! again)
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This song speaks for itself really but I am currently going through a similar phase, so I feel I could lay my interpretation of his attitude for this song.
Its really true what they say about college, if youre an outgoing person who wants to party you WILL party. and it will fuck you up. I've always stayed stray of that stuff, but 99% of my friends didn't and over half of them already dropped out of college and the other half got shit for grades cause of the hang overs and late parties and fraternity events and what not.
I think he sees this girl (that he likes) and knows she is that type, as if he cant really trust her and hes embracing himself for the pain of losing her and watching her potentially ruin her life.
I also look at when he said "I came here against my will" as he didn't ever want that but she doesnt care and is doing what she wants against him. So he arrived at this situation against his will.
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