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.
Mechanical brains are invading my head power
Shadows that pass breathing life in the night
I never can be what you want me to be now
The house plant is dying
I think it needs water
And if you could be anywhere in the world now
And if you could have any object desired
You'd be wired
And where were you going when you had it in my face
Forcing a door key that just won't fit in
And fixing the lock even though it's not broken
Knocking down the scenery
And planning an eatery
And if you could be anywhere in the world now
And if you could have any object desired
You'd grow tired
Shadows that pass breathing life in the night
I never can be what you want me to be now
The house plant is dying
I think it needs water
And if you could be anywhere in the world now
And if you could have any object desired
You'd be wired
And where were you going when you had it in my face
Forcing a door key that just won't fit in
And fixing the lock even though it's not broken
Knocking down the scenery
And planning an eatery
And if you could be anywhere in the world now
And if you could have any object desired
You'd grow tired
Lyrics submitted by Mellow_Harsher
Dr. Feelgood Falls Off the Ocean Lyrics as written by James Calvin Ii Pollard Robert E. Jr. Pollard
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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