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.
You're never gonna make it, you're not good enough
There's a million other people with the same stuff
You really think you're different? Man you must be kidding
Think you're gonna hit it, but you just don't get it
It's impossible, it's not probable
You're irresponsible, too many obstacles
You gotta stop it yo, you gotta take it slow
You can't be a pro, don't waste your time no more
Who the fuck are you to tell me what to do?
I don't give a damn if you say you disapprove
I'm gonna make my move, I'm gonna make it soon
And I'll do it 'cause it's what I want to fucking do
'Cause all these opinions and all these positions
They coming in millions, they're blocking your vision
But no, you can't listen, that shit is all fiction
'Cause you hold the power as long as you're driven
You're never gonna make it
There's no way that you make it
Yeah maybe you can fake it
But you're never gonna make it
Are you just gonna take that?
Make them take it all back
Don't tell me you believe that
Are you just gonna take that?
Or will you fucking fight back?
Or will you fucking fight back?
Yeah
You ain't gonna make it, you ain't never ever gonna break it
You can never beat 'em man, they're better than you, face it
Thinking that they give a damn, you're not thinking straight kid
No, they don't give a damn, you got what I'm saying?
I'm not fucking playing, I'll give it to you straight, man
There's too many others and you're not that great, man
Stop what you're saying, stop what you're making
Everybody here knows that you're just faking
Nah, I don't wanna hear it anymore
I don't wanna hear it anymore
All these fucking thoughts, they are not what I need anymore
I'm about to shut the motherfucking door
On all you poor ass haters with your heads in the clouds
Talking out loud so proud
You better shut your goddamn mouths
Before I do more than speak out, it's about to head south
You're never gonna make it
There's no way that you make it
Yeah maybe you can fake it
But you're never gonna make it
Are you just gonna take that?
Make them take it all back
Don't tell me you believe that
Are you just gonna take that?
Or will you fucking fight back?
Or will you fucking fight back?
There's a million other people with the same stuff
You really think you're different? Man you must be kidding
Think you're gonna hit it, but you just don't get it
It's impossible, it's not probable
You're irresponsible, too many obstacles
You gotta stop it yo, you gotta take it slow
You can't be a pro, don't waste your time no more
Who the fuck are you to tell me what to do?
I don't give a damn if you say you disapprove
I'm gonna make my move, I'm gonna make it soon
And I'll do it 'cause it's what I want to fucking do
'Cause all these opinions and all these positions
They coming in millions, they're blocking your vision
But no, you can't listen, that shit is all fiction
'Cause you hold the power as long as you're driven
You're never gonna make it
There's no way that you make it
Yeah maybe you can fake it
But you're never gonna make it
Are you just gonna take that?
Make them take it all back
Don't tell me you believe that
Are you just gonna take that?
Or will you fucking fight back?
Or will you fucking fight back?
Yeah
You ain't gonna make it, you ain't never ever gonna break it
You can never beat 'em man, they're better than you, face it
Thinking that they give a damn, you're not thinking straight kid
No, they don't give a damn, you got what I'm saying?
I'm not fucking playing, I'll give it to you straight, man
There's too many others and you're not that great, man
Stop what you're saying, stop what you're making
Everybody here knows that you're just faking
Nah, I don't wanna hear it anymore
I don't wanna hear it anymore
All these fucking thoughts, they are not what I need anymore
I'm about to shut the motherfucking door
On all you poor ass haters with your heads in the clouds
Talking out loud so proud
You better shut your goddamn mouths
Before I do more than speak out, it's about to head south
You're never gonna make it
There's no way that you make it
Yeah maybe you can fake it
But you're never gonna make it
Are you just gonna take that?
Make them take it all back
Don't tell me you believe that
Are you just gonna take that?
Or will you fucking fight back?
Or will you fucking fight back?
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i think it means it about a person who gets bullied and finally has enogh and starts fighting back man i wish i could do that but i dont get bullied
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In my mind i'm thinking two people ( like a abusive father/mother and their kid ) are fight in verse one its talks about that they'll never make it in the real world or just surviving in generally but the second person replies with a good curve ball ( i'm not necessarily a baseball fan no offence to anyone who like that sport) but it can also mean that someone doesn't approve something and their arguing about with one person is right.