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.
These people nibble at my flesh
with every word they say.
My brain’s pupil takes in the light of the mess
with every look they gave.
You’re all like ants lifting me up
but you still love to nibble.
I am your prize.
I am your conquest.
So keep looking down.
If I had you in my hands
I’d pluck your wings you float on.
I know more; I’m your biggest fan
so I’ll obsess over you.
Your mind is gone.
I don’t own a claim to fame
enough to say
I won’t ever sell my soul
to the demons and the hipsters
that spawn on this local scene.
Friendships are as low as the limbo,
so we take what we get.
We will never ever quit.
Just to sweat on this stage.
If I had you in my hands
I’d pluck your wings you float on.
I know more; I’m your biggest fan
so I’ll obsess over you.
Your mind is gone.
I’ve waited for you.
If I had you in my hands
I’d pluck your wings you float on.
I know more; I’m your biggest fan
so I’ll obsess over you.
Your mind is gone.
with every word they say.
My brain’s pupil takes in the light of the mess
with every look they gave.
You’re all like ants lifting me up
but you still love to nibble.
I am your prize.
I am your conquest.
So keep looking down.
If I had you in my hands
I’d pluck your wings you float on.
I know more; I’m your biggest fan
so I’ll obsess over you.
Your mind is gone.
I don’t own a claim to fame
enough to say
I won’t ever sell my soul
to the demons and the hipsters
that spawn on this local scene.
Friendships are as low as the limbo,
so we take what we get.
We will never ever quit.
Just to sweat on this stage.
If I had you in my hands
I’d pluck your wings you float on.
I know more; I’m your biggest fan
so I’ll obsess over you.
Your mind is gone.
I’ve waited for you.
If I had you in my hands
I’d pluck your wings you float on.
I know more; I’m your biggest fan
so I’ll obsess over you.
Your mind is gone.
Lyrics submitted by jacobdevore
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