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.
Handed it all over
back to my creator
I know it appears to be worn and faded
but its hardly ever been used
I skipped a lot of lessons
the landscape passed me over
I feared a lot of wasted time
I let it all take hold and its rotted me
I need a result again
my mind has got to take shelter
from the hell coming down
the warning signs, the warning signs
No ulterior motives
and no outside interference
order in the morning, we're quite disciplined at night
so keep me here
it seems I've tipped the balance
and wired out of sequence
there's smoke coming from the motor
like the whole things gonna blow
so don't you go yet
I need a result again
my mind has got to take shelter
from the hell coming down
the warning signs, the warning signs
I'll swim in the freezing sea
while my friends still pass me
like my list of every simple truth that I have learned
and if I can make you happy
the favour will be instantly returned
I need a result again
my mind has got to take shelter
from the hell coming down
the warning signs, the warning signs
back to my creator
I know it appears to be worn and faded
but its hardly ever been used
I skipped a lot of lessons
the landscape passed me over
I feared a lot of wasted time
I let it all take hold and its rotted me
I need a result again
my mind has got to take shelter
from the hell coming down
the warning signs, the warning signs
No ulterior motives
and no outside interference
order in the morning, we're quite disciplined at night
so keep me here
it seems I've tipped the balance
and wired out of sequence
there's smoke coming from the motor
like the whole things gonna blow
so don't you go yet
I need a result again
my mind has got to take shelter
from the hell coming down
the warning signs, the warning signs
I'll swim in the freezing sea
while my friends still pass me
like my list of every simple truth that I have learned
and if I can make you happy
the favour will be instantly returned
I need a result again
my mind has got to take shelter
from the hell coming down
the warning signs, the warning signs
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Warning Song Lyrics as written by Gerard Starkie Dylan Keeton
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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