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.
So you're just barely getting by
Not hurting no one
Sometimes you think that you're alright
Sometimes you have fun
But on the way someone confronts you
And tries to shut you up
You're having trouble at your home
You want to get out
But you've got nowhere else to go
You gotta get out
But on the way someone confronts you and
Tries to tell you that
You're going nowhere with your life!
Whoa
You better listen to what's right!
Whoa
But don't you see
That I can't hear you!
Hey! hey! hey!
Not hurting no one
Sometimes you think that you're alright
Sometimes you have fun
But on the way someone confronts you
And tries to shut you up
You're having trouble at your home
You want to get out
But you've got nowhere else to go
You gotta get out
But on the way someone confronts you and
Tries to tell you that
You're going nowhere with your life!
Whoa
You better listen to what's right!
Whoa
But don't you see
That I can't hear you!
Hey! hey! hey!
Lyrics submitted by ScreamingInfidelity
Authority Lyrics as written by John Feldmann
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
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This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
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I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
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Woah! I'm amazed nowone has commented... Well but that makes me the first one! yay! I think this song is about someone who is passing through a tough time, he is having trouble at his home, and there's nobody to support him. Is a cool song!