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.
Hallelujah, thank God I have a future
Prayin' I don't waste it gettin' faded
'Cause I'm smoking until I'm coughin' up tar
Feel the surge, energy curve like a lumbar
I don't act hard, still read Babar
Trippin' out, lookin' at a bunch of Google Maps stars, shit
They got a app for that
But me, I'm still trapped inside my head I kinda feel like its a purgatory
So polite and white, but I got family who would murder for me
Think I'm living paradise, what would I have to worry 'bout?
Dealing with these demons, feel the pressure, find the perfect style (perfect style)
Making sure my mom and dad are still somewhat in love
All these backfires of my experiments with drugs
And I experience z touch of my epiphany in color form
Difference between love and war inform me I'm above the norm
Give me anybody though, I'll gladly chew his face off, them bath salts
Rhymin' like it's summertime on asphalt, hot
Haven't picked a major label think I'm blackballed
I still don't got the heart to pick my phone up when my dad calls
Will he recognize his son when he hears my voice?
I put this music against my life, I think I fear the choice
And I don't know what I'm running from, but I'm running still
I conversate with acquaintances, but it's nothing real
I'm from a city that you hear and think a bunch of steel
So a hundred mills wouldn't make me sign a fucking deal (fuckin' deal)
Money kills, that's the truth, it's called the root of evil
But I want that Rolls Royce that the homie Lennon drove
So if you don't talk about some money I'ma send you home
Unconventional, special but unprofessional
Adolescent expression that's lettin' me meet these centerfolds
As troubles fill my mind capacity, I let 'em go (let 'em go)
If I was Johnny Depp in Blow, I would let it snow (would let it snow)
That's just me all wildin' out and being extra though (extra though)
Yeah
And if God was a human, it'd be yours truly
Watching horror movies with some foreign groupies
Thinking this decor suits me (this decor suits me)
I do drugs to get more loopy, I'm in tune
To ancient jujitsu spirituals, it's blissful (it's blissful)
Looking out as far as eyes can see
I'm glad that me and this elevation could finally meet (could finally meet)
I think I'm JFK's final speech
They try assassinating all of my beliefs
But I'm asleep so whisper to me for the peace of mind
And he be high, some weed to grind on top a Jesus shrine (Jesus shrine)
Twenty thousand on my watch 'cause I needed time (time)
If y'all would leave me the fuck alone, that'd be divine (be divine)
Can't decide if you like all the fame
Three years ago to now, it's just not the same (not the same)
I'm looking out the window ashin' on the pane (ashin' on the pane)
Shit, wonder if I lost my way
Don't you ever wanna hide away? (Wanna hide away?)
Poseidon triumph in the eyes of rain
Won't give a fuck about tomorrow if I die today (die today)
I'll greet the devil with a smilin' face
Shit, that God fellow may reside in space
As time's a-wasting I'm freebasing with Freemasons
My girl's switchin' the locks, the keys keep changin' (keep changin')
Dreamin' of places, my own personal creations
If there's a party in heaven, I plan to leave wasted
Retracin' my steps way back to biblical times
We-we all gon' end up meetin' at the finishin' line
And these words that I command you today shall be in your heart
And you shall teach them diligently to your children
And you shall speak of them when you sit at home
And when you walk along the way, and when you lie down
And when you rise up, I am the lord, your god
Prayin' I don't waste it gettin' faded
'Cause I'm smoking until I'm coughin' up tar
Feel the surge, energy curve like a lumbar
I don't act hard, still read Babar
Trippin' out, lookin' at a bunch of Google Maps stars, shit
They got a app for that
But me, I'm still trapped inside my head I kinda feel like its a purgatory
So polite and white, but I got family who would murder for me
Think I'm living paradise, what would I have to worry 'bout?
Dealing with these demons, feel the pressure, find the perfect style (perfect style)
Making sure my mom and dad are still somewhat in love
All these backfires of my experiments with drugs
And I experience z touch of my epiphany in color form
Difference between love and war inform me I'm above the norm
Give me anybody though, I'll gladly chew his face off, them bath salts
Rhymin' like it's summertime on asphalt, hot
Haven't picked a major label think I'm blackballed
I still don't got the heart to pick my phone up when my dad calls
Will he recognize his son when he hears my voice?
I put this music against my life, I think I fear the choice
And I don't know what I'm running from, but I'm running still
I conversate with acquaintances, but it's nothing real
I'm from a city that you hear and think a bunch of steel
So a hundred mills wouldn't make me sign a fucking deal (fuckin' deal)
Money kills, that's the truth, it's called the root of evil
But I want that Rolls Royce that the homie Lennon drove
So if you don't talk about some money I'ma send you home
Unconventional, special but unprofessional
Adolescent expression that's lettin' me meet these centerfolds
As troubles fill my mind capacity, I let 'em go (let 'em go)
If I was Johnny Depp in Blow, I would let it snow (would let it snow)
That's just me all wildin' out and being extra though (extra though)
Yeah
And if God was a human, it'd be yours truly
Watching horror movies with some foreign groupies
Thinking this decor suits me (this decor suits me)
I do drugs to get more loopy, I'm in tune
To ancient jujitsu spirituals, it's blissful (it's blissful)
Looking out as far as eyes can see
I'm glad that me and this elevation could finally meet (could finally meet)
I think I'm JFK's final speech
They try assassinating all of my beliefs
But I'm asleep so whisper to me for the peace of mind
And he be high, some weed to grind on top a Jesus shrine (Jesus shrine)
Twenty thousand on my watch 'cause I needed time (time)
If y'all would leave me the fuck alone, that'd be divine (be divine)
Can't decide if you like all the fame
Three years ago to now, it's just not the same (not the same)
I'm looking out the window ashin' on the pane (ashin' on the pane)
Shit, wonder if I lost my way
Don't you ever wanna hide away? (Wanna hide away?)
Poseidon triumph in the eyes of rain
Won't give a fuck about tomorrow if I die today (die today)
I'll greet the devil with a smilin' face
Shit, that God fellow may reside in space
As time's a-wasting I'm freebasing with Freemasons
My girl's switchin' the locks, the keys keep changin' (keep changin')
Dreamin' of places, my own personal creations
If there's a party in heaven, I plan to leave wasted
Retracin' my steps way back to biblical times
We-we all gon' end up meetin' at the finishin' line
And these words that I command you today shall be in your heart
And you shall teach them diligently to your children
And you shall speak of them when you sit at home
And when you walk along the way, and when you lie down
And when you rise up, I am the lord, your god
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