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.
Friends, this is a public service warning so please remain calm
Life, as you've been living it for years now, is causing you harm
This is a crisis
You must listen to me
All the papers agree
This is science you see
This is a crisis
You must listen to me
You could not possibly
Know how bad it could be
But all the drinks, food, people you meet
Places you've been living at and gifts you receive
And all the sex, drugs, air that you breathe
Slowly killing everybody, better believe it!
This is an SOS!
Your life is nothing other than Russian Roulette
Another day in a State of shock
This is an SOS!
But I don't know no-one that's been affected yet
This is a crisis
You must listen to me
All the papers agree
This is science you see
This is a crisis
You must listen to me
You could not possibly
Know how bad it could be
Because your bed, house, neighbourhood street,
Nana in her rocking chair and shoes on your feet
And all your fruit, milk, prescription repeat
Totally contaminated, Bon Apetite!
This is an SOS!
Your life is nothing other than Russian Roulette
Another day in a state of shock
This is an SOS!
But I don't know no-one that's been affected yet
Friends, this is a public service warning so please stand in line
Just, comply with everything we tell you, and you will be fine
This is an SOS!
Your life is nothing other than Russian Roulette
Another day in a state of shock
This is an SOS!
But I don't know no-one that's been affected yet.
Life, as you've been living it for years now, is causing you harm
This is a crisis
You must listen to me
All the papers agree
This is science you see
This is a crisis
You must listen to me
You could not possibly
Know how bad it could be
But all the drinks, food, people you meet
Places you've been living at and gifts you receive
And all the sex, drugs, air that you breathe
Slowly killing everybody, better believe it!
This is an SOS!
Your life is nothing other than Russian Roulette
Another day in a State of shock
This is an SOS!
But I don't know no-one that's been affected yet
This is a crisis
You must listen to me
All the papers agree
This is science you see
This is a crisis
You must listen to me
You could not possibly
Know how bad it could be
Because your bed, house, neighbourhood street,
Nana in her rocking chair and shoes on your feet
And all your fruit, milk, prescription repeat
Totally contaminated, Bon Apetite!
This is an SOS!
Your life is nothing other than Russian Roulette
Another day in a state of shock
This is an SOS!
But I don't know no-one that's been affected yet
Friends, this is a public service warning so please stand in line
Just, comply with everything we tell you, and you will be fine
This is an SOS!
Your life is nothing other than Russian Roulette
Another day in a state of shock
This is an SOS!
But I don't know no-one that's been affected yet.
Lyrics submitted by sobot
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