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.
Try and tell us our future's at stake
We're gonna slamdance on your grave
Cause we don't give a shit about tomorrow
Say we're a bunch of lazy bums
We just wanna act stupid and have some fun
Cause we don't give a shit about tomorrow
Hey suburbia
Hey suburbia
Hey suburbia
We're in love with you
Won't end up like you want us to be
But so what cause we're always gonna be happy
Cause we don't give a shit about tomorrow
Tell us we'll regret those things we did
But we're just gonna give you a big wet kiss
Cause we don't give a shit about tomorrow
We're gonna slamdance on your grave
Cause we don't give a shit about tomorrow
Say we're a bunch of lazy bums
We just wanna act stupid and have some fun
Cause we don't give a shit about tomorrow
Hey suburbia
Hey suburbia
Hey suburbia
We're in love with you
Won't end up like you want us to be
But so what cause we're always gonna be happy
Cause we don't give a shit about tomorrow
Tell us we'll regret those things we did
But we're just gonna give you a big wet kiss
Cause we don't give a shit about tomorrow
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Hey Suburbia Lyrics as written by Benjamin M Foster Benjamin M. Foster
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
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