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.
They were born without a name
winning every crooked game
a different face
a different smile
in single order, single file
I sit here and watch the hands of the clock
and wonder where is time going.
Pulling the strings of God
answering yes to a nod
the madmen have all gone insane
pushing the buttons of nerveless pain.
They used to gas people in a poisonous way
on the trains to nowhere.
The president's men are on TV
I love how they wave to you and me.
If Jesus could tell the men from the snakes
they would all be serpents.
They sit here and watch the hands of the clock
and wonder where is time going.
winning every crooked game
a different face
a different smile
in single order, single file
I sit here and watch the hands of the clock
and wonder where is time going.
Pulling the strings of God
answering yes to a nod
the madmen have all gone insane
pushing the buttons of nerveless pain.
They used to gas people in a poisonous way
on the trains to nowhere.
The president's men are on TV
I love how they wave to you and me.
If Jesus could tell the men from the snakes
they would all be serpents.
They sit here and watch the hands of the clock
and wonder where is time going.
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Madmen Lyrics as written by Andrew David Sheldon Alexander Laughlin
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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