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.
Damn bitch outta my way
Damn bitch outta my way
I play life like a video game
Always do and only do what I want to do and like to do
But then again, I ask myself
Why does it feel like I'm dying inside
Why can't I have fun
Why can't I cry
Can't find my emotions, where do they hide
Sometimes hellraiser
Always starchaser
I'm drowning my sorrow and dream of tomorrow
Wishing it'll change
Wishing it'll change
Change
Change
Whithout any stimulation sometimes I feel like i'm dead
Wishing that I'm tired but i'm not so I can't sleep
So just sitting on my phone and scrolling social med
If this won't stop in future then I should start taking meds
Nobody listens to me when i'm screaming
I wanna stop, having these feelings
Alone in my room, covered my windows
Time for myself, having my eyes closed
The world is crying, wet streets grey sky
Someday it's over, then I say bye
But don't worry, I am alright
No help needed, this is my fight
Damn bitch outta my way
I play life like a video game
Always do and only do what I want to do and like to do
But then again, I ask myself
Why does it feel like I'm dying inside
Why can't I have fun
Why can't I cry
Can't find my emotions, where do they hide
Sometimes hellraiser
Always starchaser
I'm drowning my sorrow and dream of tomorrow
Wishing it'll change
Wishing it'll change
Change
Change
Whithout any stimulation sometimes I feel like i'm dead
Wishing that I'm tired but i'm not so I can't sleep
So just sitting on my phone and scrolling social med
If this won't stop in future then I should start taking meds
Nobody listens to me when i'm screaming
I wanna stop, having these feelings
Alone in my room, covered my windows
Time for myself, having my eyes closed
The world is crying, wet streets grey sky
Someday it's over, then I say bye
But don't worry, I am alright
No help needed, this is my fight
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