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 know you think you love her
But dude it's such a bummer
How you chase that girl around
You've been fighting all her battles,
If she's really worth the hassle
You'd be living in the castle by now
And it makes me sick how you break these bricks
For a girl who barely knows you exist
Now you're tripping on mushrooms just for fun
Dude... I think you've got a problem
Mario, get your shit together, bro
You've got to know
This princess isn't worth these extra lives
Just let her go
Go Mario, you're a next level bro
And she's a jump too short
When the clock is running low
Hey Mario! Get your shit together
Hey Mario! Or you'll chase this bitch forever
Warp zone, friend zone, high score, no more
Stalking this chick in a Koopa-Troopa town
Live life easy like Luigi
And never let a ho get him down
Let Koopa keep her bro, grab a flower and go
We'll jump the flag pole and light up the night
Hit rainbow road with Toad, we spinning them tires...
And spitting hot fire
Mario get your shit together bro
You've got to know
This princess isn't worth these extra lives
Just let her go,
Go Mario, you're a next level bro
But the Peach been cheatin'
..and you know I ain't talking code
You're a plumber, a doctor, a race car driver
An athlete, a spaceman, a "Super Smash" survivor
You've got coins like mad
Get a bachelor pad
Down in cocoa beach, where the hunnies at
Yeah! Get up, get up, get off the floor
She's not the one worth dying for
Mario, get your shit together, bro
You've got to know
This princess isn't worth these extra lives
Just let her go
Go Mario, you're a next level bro
And she's a jump too short
When the clock is running low
Hey Mario get your shit together bro
You've got to know
This princess isn't worth these extra lives
Just let her go,
Go Mario, you're a next level bro
But the Peach been cheatin'
..and you know I ain't talking code
Hey Mario! Get your shit together
Hey Mario! Or you'll chase this bitch forever
But dude it's such a bummer
How you chase that girl around
You've been fighting all her battles,
If she's really worth the hassle
You'd be living in the castle by now
And it makes me sick how you break these bricks
For a girl who barely knows you exist
Now you're tripping on mushrooms just for fun
Dude... I think you've got a problem
Mario, get your shit together, bro
You've got to know
This princess isn't worth these extra lives
Just let her go
Go Mario, you're a next level bro
And she's a jump too short
When the clock is running low
Hey Mario! Get your shit together
Hey Mario! Or you'll chase this bitch forever
Warp zone, friend zone, high score, no more
Stalking this chick in a Koopa-Troopa town
Live life easy like Luigi
And never let a ho get him down
Let Koopa keep her bro, grab a flower and go
We'll jump the flag pole and light up the night
Hit rainbow road with Toad, we spinning them tires...
And spitting hot fire
Mario get your shit together bro
You've got to know
This princess isn't worth these extra lives
Just let her go,
Go Mario, you're a next level bro
But the Peach been cheatin'
..and you know I ain't talking code
You're a plumber, a doctor, a race car driver
An athlete, a spaceman, a "Super Smash" survivor
You've got coins like mad
Get a bachelor pad
Down in cocoa beach, where the hunnies at
Yeah! Get up, get up, get off the floor
She's not the one worth dying for
Mario, get your shit together, bro
You've got to know
This princess isn't worth these extra lives
Just let her go
Go Mario, you're a next level bro
And she's a jump too short
When the clock is running low
Hey Mario get your shit together bro
You've got to know
This princess isn't worth these extra lives
Just let her go,
Go Mario, you're a next level bro
But the Peach been cheatin'
..and you know I ain't talking code
Hey Mario! Get your shit together
Hey Mario! Or you'll chase this bitch forever
Lyrics submitted by el_numbre
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