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.
I know it's a shame but I gotta stay because I like it here
I know it's the same, it happens every day but I like it here
I know it's a shame but I gotta stay because I like it here
I know it's the same, it happens every day but I like it here
I like it here
The sentiment, the sad things, the punishment, the bad things
The cellular, the solenoid, the outer reach, the inner void
I keep repeating older answers, the questions are all brand new
Does the room seem smaller these days? Does the road seem long to you?
The accidents, the bitter pills, the populace, the stronger wills
The innocence, the common sense, the rare occasions exist
I know it's a shame but I gotta stay because I like it here
I know it's the same, it happens every day but I like it here
I know it's a shame but I gotta stay because I like it here
I know it's the same, it happens every day but I like it here
The harder work, the darker thoughts, the ultimatums, the tangled knots
The long depressions, the shorter fuse, denominator is you
Everybody has a cross to bear
I'll nail you up on mine
Couldn't tell you, don't know where to begin
Won't crumble not this time
I know it's a shame but I gotta stay because I like it here
I know it's the same, it happens every day but I like it here
I know it's a shame but I gotta stay because I like it here
I know it's the same, it happens every day but I like it here
I like it here
I know it's the same, it happens every day but I like it here
I know it's a shame but I gotta stay because I like it here
I know it's the same, it happens every day but I like it here
I like it here
The sentiment, the sad things, the punishment, the bad things
The cellular, the solenoid, the outer reach, the inner void
I keep repeating older answers, the questions are all brand new
Does the room seem smaller these days? Does the road seem long to you?
The accidents, the bitter pills, the populace, the stronger wills
The innocence, the common sense, the rare occasions exist
I know it's a shame but I gotta stay because I like it here
I know it's the same, it happens every day but I like it here
I know it's a shame but I gotta stay because I like it here
I know it's the same, it happens every day but I like it here
The harder work, the darker thoughts, the ultimatums, the tangled knots
The long depressions, the shorter fuse, denominator is you
Everybody has a cross to bear
I'll nail you up on mine
Couldn't tell you, don't know where to begin
Won't crumble not this time
I know it's a shame but I gotta stay because I like it here
I know it's the same, it happens every day but I like it here
I know it's a shame but I gotta stay because I like it here
I know it's the same, it happens every day but I like it here
I like it here
Lyrics submitted by BreezyDragon
Finale Lyrics as written by Corey Taylor Alessandro Venturella
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Great song. I've heard that the meaning of the song referred to the band's connection to Roadrunner Records: the band had announced that the album "The End, So Far" would be the last album released under Roadrunner Records. The band had been signed with Roadrunner Records since 1999. Since they were leaving this label after such a LONG time, the band decided to reflect on their career and the reason keep going. I've also heard that the song was meant to be Slipknot's possible farewell, if it came to that point. The song's sad / mournful sound hints at this idea.
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So basically --- they've gone through a lot of pain and trouble in their career. But they keep going because of the fans, the common denominator. Hence, "I know it's a shame, but I gotta' stay / Cause I like it here"