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.
Porch swings and unlocked cars
The picket fence guards modest dreams
Rebel boys in suped-up cars
Gather at the Dairy Queen
And everybody cheers the home team
[Chorus:]
I never knew you knew me
Until you drove right through me
Just like a Mason on parade
On parade, on parade
VFW hall
Dances on Saturday Night
Bring the one you love
But don't hold them too tight
Because the chaperone is god's ears and eyes
[repeat chorus]
Still life from the football stands
Watching the days go by
Above the fields and water tower
I see myself and I
Spread my wings so that I can fly
[repeat chorus]
Mrs. lunch lady smile at me please
[repeat chorus]
The picket fence guards modest dreams
Rebel boys in suped-up cars
Gather at the Dairy Queen
And everybody cheers the home team
[Chorus:]
I never knew you knew me
Until you drove right through me
Just like a Mason on parade
On parade, on parade
VFW hall
Dances on Saturday Night
Bring the one you love
But don't hold them too tight
Because the chaperone is god's ears and eyes
[repeat chorus]
Still life from the football stands
Watching the days go by
Above the fields and water tower
I see myself and I
Spread my wings so that I can fly
[repeat chorus]
Mrs. lunch lady smile at me please
[repeat chorus]
Lyrics submitted by quamp
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