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.
Tell me
Tell me why are we so blind to see
That the ones we hurt are you and me
Ha, new beamer 2 seater interior blue
I Been sipping henny I got plenty her limit is too many
Shout out Remy that boy Benny won't hop in the booth, (Yeah)
Fuck a semi I go full auto, hollows with my troops
Mono e mono we got problems you gon up and shoot ?
I want the throne but above all I want the fuckin' truth
I won't trust the bitches love these women, though my heart is through
She want the status brought the package to the other booth
New rage, nigga I just hop out steppin'
Drop the top and hit the lighter blowin' 70 on 7
Hit the block you need the package coping kelos by 11s
I fear GOD and fuck the reverend pop off anything you catchin'
I swear my life feel like a movie every scene be action packed
She killed a bottle of McCarty popped the seal and crack the acc
New baby Benz got all her friends she feel a spark I lit the match
I herd you trippin' off some pussy fuck that bitch can have her back nigga
Been spending most our life's living in a gangsters Paradise
Been spending most our life's living in a gangsters Paradise, (Tell me)
Been spending most our life's living in a gangsters Paradise
Been spending most our life's living in a gangsters Paradise
Tell me why are we, so blind to see,
That the ones we hurt are you and me
Ha, no team they all labeled me a menace
I was 17 fighting for a dream I had at 7
All them court fees always tryna give another sentence
Told em bitch please I said ima send it when I send it, (Wooh)
Only thing I'm worried bout is my percentage
I can't double profit I don't see the point in why we texting
I can't make nun off it I can't see no bands hit that deposit
They gon' double cross it, love don't cost a thing but my whole wallet
Shit I'm in my zone, they can't see I'm happy on my own
Drip that new two tone heart is stone I won't pick up the phone
Shit I like alone, never truly felt when something's real
Yeah, I'm antisocial I can't make you feel the way I feel
Blink twice you might miss it
Nights might lose it all in just 2 minutes
Crashed that whip ain't miss it
Clique so swift it should go down in Guinness
My blick hit don't miss it
Brand new beam might whip it just don't kiss it
My turn round insane
Switch that lane
My New whip take propane
What you know about moving pounds going state to state ?
Hoodie down walking through crowds with a .38
Kinda crazy a certain sound can take you any place
Got my dick sucked on the plane and shit almost made me late
Been spending most our life's living in a gangsters Paradise
Been spending most our life's living in a gangsters Paradise, (Tell me)
Been spending most our life's living in a gangsters Paradise
Been spending most our life's living in a gangsters Paradise
Tell me why are we, so blind to see,
That the ones we hurt, are you and me
Tell me why are we, so blind to see,
That the ones we hurt, are you and me
Tell me
Tell me
Tell me
Been spending most our life's living in a past time paradise
They keep telling of the day when the Savior of love will come to stay
They've been looking in their minds for the day that sorrows gone from time
They've been wasting most their days in remembrance of ignorance oldest praise
Tell me why are we so blind to see
That the ones we hurt are you and me
Ha, new beamer 2 seater interior blue
I Been sipping henny I got plenty her limit is too many
Shout out Remy that boy Benny won't hop in the booth, (Yeah)
Fuck a semi I go full auto, hollows with my troops
Mono e mono we got problems you gon up and shoot ?
I want the throne but above all I want the fuckin' truth
I won't trust the bitches love these women, though my heart is through
She want the status brought the package to the other booth
New rage, nigga I just hop out steppin'
Drop the top and hit the lighter blowin' 70 on 7
Hit the block you need the package coping kelos by 11s
I fear GOD and fuck the reverend pop off anything you catchin'
I swear my life feel like a movie every scene be action packed
She killed a bottle of McCarty popped the seal and crack the acc
New baby Benz got all her friends she feel a spark I lit the match
I herd you trippin' off some pussy fuck that bitch can have her back nigga
Been spending most our life's living in a gangsters Paradise
Been spending most our life's living in a gangsters Paradise, (Tell me)
Been spending most our life's living in a gangsters Paradise
Been spending most our life's living in a gangsters Paradise
Tell me why are we, so blind to see,
That the ones we hurt are you and me
Ha, no team they all labeled me a menace
I was 17 fighting for a dream I had at 7
All them court fees always tryna give another sentence
Told em bitch please I said ima send it when I send it, (Wooh)
Only thing I'm worried bout is my percentage
I can't double profit I don't see the point in why we texting
I can't make nun off it I can't see no bands hit that deposit
They gon' double cross it, love don't cost a thing but my whole wallet
Shit I'm in my zone, they can't see I'm happy on my own
Drip that new two tone heart is stone I won't pick up the phone
Shit I like alone, never truly felt when something's real
Yeah, I'm antisocial I can't make you feel the way I feel
Blink twice you might miss it
Nights might lose it all in just 2 minutes
Crashed that whip ain't miss it
Clique so swift it should go down in Guinness
My blick hit don't miss it
Brand new beam might whip it just don't kiss it
My turn round insane
Switch that lane
My New whip take propane
What you know about moving pounds going state to state ?
Hoodie down walking through crowds with a .38
Kinda crazy a certain sound can take you any place
Got my dick sucked on the plane and shit almost made me late
Been spending most our life's living in a gangsters Paradise
Been spending most our life's living in a gangsters Paradise, (Tell me)
Been spending most our life's living in a gangsters Paradise
Been spending most our life's living in a gangsters Paradise
Tell me why are we, so blind to see,
That the ones we hurt, are you and me
Tell me why are we, so blind to see,
That the ones we hurt, are you and me
Tell me
Tell me
Tell me
Been spending most our life's living in a past time paradise
They keep telling of the day when the Savior of love will come to stay
They've been looking in their minds for the day that sorrows gone from time
They've been wasting most their days in remembrance of ignorance oldest praise
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