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.
get in
gives him a stern lecture
gives him a talking to
is he
doing the right thing
by adopting a strict approach
will it ultimately benefit.
has done a brilliant job
deserves a credit
did so well until the finish
been given the benefit of the doubt
taking no chances here
pull it out
then push back in
welcomed to come in
and expand the glory
taking no chances here
pull it out
then push back in
then thrust
thrust
thrust
irrigate the womb
can he weather the storm
receiving needed portion of whipping
having to withstand heavy pressure
seems unable to cope
at the moment
inevitable loss is on the cards
he's in all kinds of trouble now
can he salvage anything
from the game
glimmer of hope
aggravation
cancelling each other out
there's no rush
to take the kick
keeping eyes
on the prize
gives him a stern lecture
gives him a talking to
is he
doing the right thing
by adopting a strict approach
will it ultimately benefit.
has done a brilliant job
deserves a credit
did so well until the finish
been given the benefit of the doubt
taking no chances here
pull it out
then push back in
welcomed to come in
and expand the glory
taking no chances here
pull it out
then push back in
then thrust
thrust
thrust
irrigate the womb
can he weather the storm
receiving needed portion of whipping
having to withstand heavy pressure
seems unable to cope
at the moment
inevitable loss is on the cards
he's in all kinds of trouble now
can he salvage anything
from the game
glimmer of hope
aggravation
cancelling each other out
there's no rush
to take the kick
keeping eyes
on the prize
Lyrics submitted by jesse_coyote
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