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.
I'm paranoid and sick of this
World's misconception of things I did
My language poured across this wrist
In a metaphoric disaster
My guess, I'm missing out the punch line
Unless this hanging noose is fitted to be all mine
I stood by everything I loved
While you never understood me much
'Cause there's only one of me
And too many of you fighting over nothing
Oh, there's never enough cool for everyone
And before you know it, you're selling out to be in
(There's never enough, there's never enough)
Oh, you're selling out to be in
(There's never enough cool)
These eyes ungoverned are tearing us apart
Their ears forsaken, have given up on art
Now, why believe in anything they praise
When one hand holds them the victor
While the other holds the shovel to their grave?
I stood by everything I loved
While you never understood me much
'Cause there's only one of me
And too many of you fighting over nothing
Oh, there's never enough cool for everyone
And before you know it, you're selling out to be in
Oh, this ticket window has closed
Save your money, baby
The next show's about to start
Where else can you get to watch this talent fall?
One by one, they drop
I stood by everything I loved
While you never understood me much
'Cause there's only one of me
And too many of you fighting over nothing
Oh, there's never enough cool for everyone
And before you know it, you're selling out
You're selling all of me
For too many of you fighting over nothing
Oh, there's never enough cool for everyone
And before you know it, you're selling out to be in
(I stood by everything I loved)
You're selling out to be in
(I stood by everything I loved)
You're selling out to be in
(I stood by everything I loved)
You're selling out to be in
(I stood by everything I loved)
(I stood by everything I loved)
(One) I have the great privilege (two) and honor to present to you today
The last great (three) visionary in all our beloved (four) company
I present to you a man who brings (five) new meaning to the ideas
That we (six) currently believe, ladies and (seven) gentlemen
With my great respect (eight) I give to you
Mister (nine) Sirius Amory
World's misconception of things I did
My language poured across this wrist
In a metaphoric disaster
My guess, I'm missing out the punch line
Unless this hanging noose is fitted to be all mine
I stood by everything I loved
While you never understood me much
'Cause there's only one of me
And too many of you fighting over nothing
Oh, there's never enough cool for everyone
And before you know it, you're selling out to be in
(There's never enough, there's never enough)
Oh, you're selling out to be in
(There's never enough cool)
These eyes ungoverned are tearing us apart
Their ears forsaken, have given up on art
Now, why believe in anything they praise
When one hand holds them the victor
While the other holds the shovel to their grave?
I stood by everything I loved
While you never understood me much
'Cause there's only one of me
And too many of you fighting over nothing
Oh, there's never enough cool for everyone
And before you know it, you're selling out to be in
Oh, this ticket window has closed
Save your money, baby
The next show's about to start
Where else can you get to watch this talent fall?
One by one, they drop
I stood by everything I loved
While you never understood me much
'Cause there's only one of me
And too many of you fighting over nothing
Oh, there's never enough cool for everyone
And before you know it, you're selling out
You're selling all of me
For too many of you fighting over nothing
Oh, there's never enough cool for everyone
And before you know it, you're selling out to be in
(I stood by everything I loved)
You're selling out to be in
(I stood by everything I loved)
You're selling out to be in
(I stood by everything I loved)
You're selling out to be in
(I stood by everything I loved)
(I stood by everything I loved)
(One) I have the great privilege (two) and honor to present to you today
The last great (three) visionary in all our beloved (four) company
I present to you a man who brings (five) new meaning to the ideas
That we (six) currently believe, ladies and (seven) gentlemen
With my great respect (eight) I give to you
Mister (nine) Sirius Amory
Lyrics submitted by Bskiffington, edited by FinalFormX
The Hard Sell Lyrics as written by Claudio Sanchez
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Wow, clearly mostly non-fans or noob fans trying to educate the masses. Don't get me wrong, some of you seem like you keep up on Coheed lore, but don't dig too deep for answers. The song is pretty much about what it sounds like. He is talking about the music industry and the people in it. First and foremost, Claudio writes based in events, people, circumstances, feeling, and the like, which pertain to contemporary life, such as it is for him at any particular time.
Claudio has been quoted describing the basis for this song. Google makes it pretty easy to find. Yes, it was molded to fit into the story afterwards, as most songs he writes end up.
I think this song is about someone who has done nothing wrong but people look down upon the person as if it is his fault for everything.
I think this song is about someone who has done nothing wrong but people look down upon the person as if it is his fault for everything.
I think this song is about someone who has done nothing wrong but people look down upon the person as if it is his fault for everything.
I think this song is about someone who has done nothing wrong but people look down upon the person as if it is his fault for everything.
I think this song is about someone who has done nothing wrong but people look down upon the person as if it is his fault for everything.
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