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.
Life goes by
And things get slower
Everyday I get a little lower
Need some time to get my moving
I need a woman
To give me some soothin'
Easy life, easy times
Got no reason, got no rhyme
Easy life, slip through my hand
Easy life, easy times
I've been up and down
Three times now
Got to find a place to hide now
Easy life slipped
Through my hands
Easy women
And rock and roll bands
Easy life, easy times
Got no money or got no lines
Lookin' for a better way
Got to cash in on the dues
That I pay
Had a woman
I didn't understand
I showed her where it's at
With the back of my hand
And things get slower
Everyday I get a little lower
Need some time to get my moving
I need a woman
To give me some soothin'
Easy life, easy times
Got no reason, got no rhyme
Easy life, slip through my hand
Easy life, easy times
I've been up and down
Three times now
Got to find a place to hide now
Easy life slipped
Through my hands
Easy women
And rock and roll bands
Easy life, easy times
Got no money or got no lines
Lookin' for a better way
Got to cash in on the dues
That I pay
Had a woman
I didn't understand
I showed her where it's at
With the back of my hand
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Easy Life Lyrics as written by Mike Levine Gil Moore
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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