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.
How my voice got weak as they broke down the door
I've never known anybody like you before
Break this pact to protect one another
Watch your back, I'm your sister, I'm your brother
But somewhere along the way
You lay the poison on my grave
Now my ghost will not haunt you again
As you learn how to execute your friend
There's a hole where your heart used to be
You're a hero, in your mind at least
I can see you step onto my neck
As I lay there and lose your respect
So climb high, I will fall hard
In the tower of you, you can raise the bar
So rise up, watch us growing small
'Cause success is the most important thing, after all
It's a bad trip, it's a waste of breath
I'm walking on the ashes of my only regrets
If I cure this, I can lie to myself
And I don't mind; it won't even help
To place this crown upon their heads
Of all your underdogs instead
Now I reel back, I'm dizzy with hate
'Cause I want this, but I never want to get it this way
I've never known anybody like you before
Break this pact to protect one another
Watch your back, I'm your sister, I'm your brother
But somewhere along the way
You lay the poison on my grave
Now my ghost will not haunt you again
As you learn how to execute your friend
There's a hole where your heart used to be
You're a hero, in your mind at least
I can see you step onto my neck
As I lay there and lose your respect
So climb high, I will fall hard
In the tower of you, you can raise the bar
So rise up, watch us growing small
'Cause success is the most important thing, after all
It's a bad trip, it's a waste of breath
I'm walking on the ashes of my only regrets
If I cure this, I can lie to myself
And I don't mind; it won't even help
To place this crown upon their heads
Of all your underdogs instead
Now I reel back, I'm dizzy with hate
'Cause I want this, but I never want to get it this way
Lyrics submitted by hersoftestsoul
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