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 was alone, I decided to get up, decided to get out
I picked up the phone and I gave my boys a shout
Told 'em I'd be out around nine
No particular plan, just whatever comes to mind
Frank called me up
And said there's a show tonight
Do ya wanna go tonight?
I'm giving my girl the night off
'cause I'm hanging out with Steinkopf
Whenever I'm down
I know where my friends can be found
Whenever there's a doubt
I just have to shout
He's my friend, he's my alibi
My accessory to the crime
A bond that will never die
Till the end of time
Till the end of time
Another night and we got somewhere to go
Goin' out meeting up at the punk rock show
Where the air is hot and the music is loud
My kind of place this is my kind of crowd
And we'll be here until the night is done
Loyal to my friends and sworn to fun
He's my friend, he's my alibi
My accessory to the crime
A bond that will never die
Till the end of time
Till the end of time
Till the end of time
I picked up the phone and I gave my boys a shout
Told 'em I'd be out around nine
No particular plan, just whatever comes to mind
Frank called me up
And said there's a show tonight
Do ya wanna go tonight?
I'm giving my girl the night off
'cause I'm hanging out with Steinkopf
Whenever I'm down
I know where my friends can be found
Whenever there's a doubt
I just have to shout
He's my friend, he's my alibi
My accessory to the crime
A bond that will never die
Till the end of time
Till the end of time
Another night and we got somewhere to go
Goin' out meeting up at the punk rock show
Where the air is hot and the music is loud
My kind of place this is my kind of crowd
And we'll be here until the night is done
Loyal to my friends and sworn to fun
He's my friend, he's my alibi
My accessory to the crime
A bond that will never die
Till the end of time
Till the end of time
Till the end of time
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