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.
Sit down and shut up so I can sing you your fucking love song.
Yeah so sit down and listen to me.
I've got something to say.
You took that line with too much pride.
So sit down and listen to me I've got something to say.
I'm not gonna let you die.
The money's on the table baby.
The lunatic sits on the glass.
Emotionless and white.
Just sit back, relax and hold tight.
You're not the big shot anymore.
It gets worse.
You've taken this too far.
I say I should give up on you.
I say I'm giving up on you.
He makes the cut long and wide.
It hurts to breathe.
Your suicide.
So where's your lonely cigarette?
'cause it's time to come clean.
You won't have the last laugh.
So chalk up that line and hit it hard.
Now can you feel the rush?
That rock hits hard.
Hits hard as hell.
Now I can see why you left.
The taste there was all too good.
And that gloss across your eyes is just shining way too bright.
No one can help you anymore.
Could you come back down?
Would you come back down?
Yeah so sit down and listen to me.
I've got something to say.
You took that line with too much pride.
So sit down and listen to me I've got something to say.
I'm not gonna let you die.
The money's on the table baby.
The lunatic sits on the glass.
Emotionless and white.
Just sit back, relax and hold tight.
You're not the big shot anymore.
It gets worse.
You've taken this too far.
I say I should give up on you.
I say I'm giving up on you.
He makes the cut long and wide.
It hurts to breathe.
Your suicide.
So where's your lonely cigarette?
'cause it's time to come clean.
You won't have the last laugh.
So chalk up that line and hit it hard.
Now can you feel the rush?
That rock hits hard.
Hits hard as hell.
Now I can see why you left.
The taste there was all too good.
And that gloss across your eyes is just shining way too bright.
No one can help you anymore.
Could you come back down?
Would you come back down?
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Motionless and White Lyrics as written by Kenneth W Floyd Keith Barney
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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