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.
Do you feel any better now?
Do you feel any better now?
I'm trying to follow what you told me
I'm just a dog, mystical empathy
and carefree.
I can't forget the skin pulled tight,
every letter read
Is it your justice we never see?
we never see, never see
Do you feel any better now?
Do you feel any better now?
Your father is lying where the bones are
A little lost colony from the start
I can't forget the skin pulled tight,
every letter read
Is it your justice we never see?
we never see, never see
what only you can say
We are ready for it
what only you can say
We are ready for it
what only you can say
We are ready for it
what only you can say
We are ready for it
what only you can say
We are ready for it
Do you feel any better now?
I'm trying to follow what you told me
I'm just a dog, mystical empathy
and carefree.
I can't forget the skin pulled tight,
every letter read
Is it your justice we never see?
we never see, never see
Do you feel any better now?
Do you feel any better now?
Your father is lying where the bones are
A little lost colony from the start
I can't forget the skin pulled tight,
every letter read
Is it your justice we never see?
we never see, never see
what only you can say
We are ready for it
what only you can say
We are ready for it
what only you can say
We are ready for it
what only you can say
We are ready for it
what only you can say
We are ready for it
Lyrics submitted by MikeNoss
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