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.
Well I've come back again
Where I've never left off
To the same bridge I burned
Wanted just to leap off
Well I like it so much
Want to work it real hard
Feeling good now for nothing
Acting like a retard
[Chorus]
Anyone could break your heart in two
Everybody's gonna sell their soul
Taking pity wouldn't know what for
You're making me sick
You're making me sick
You asked me a question
Wish you would take it back
You like a CD, well I'd
Rather play an eight-track
If there's a needle you know
Never want to be a haystack
[Chorus]
Good taste knows your heroes
Spin it around
Good taste knows your heroes
Spin it around
Where I've never left off
To the same bridge I burned
Wanted just to leap off
Well I like it so much
Want to work it real hard
Feeling good now for nothing
Acting like a retard
[Chorus]
Anyone could break your heart in two
Everybody's gonna sell their soul
Taking pity wouldn't know what for
You're making me sick
You're making me sick
You asked me a question
Wish you would take it back
You like a CD, well I'd
Rather play an eight-track
If there's a needle you know
Never want to be a haystack
[Chorus]
Good taste knows your heroes
Spin it around
Good taste knows your heroes
Spin it around
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Making Me Sick Lyrics as written by Gary Mcdonnell Gershunoff Gary Gershunoff
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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