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.
Intro yeah, it's the P.O.D. right here
Coming straight from S.D. C - A
619's in effect y'know what I'm sayin'
Givin' you that hardcore sound yeah
Comin' up from the ground boy
That's where it all started y'know what I'm sayin'
Yeah, this is hardcore, you know why it's so hardcore
'Cuz it's bult on the rock - what rock you ask
The rock of Jesus Christ, yeah that's right
Givin' you the truth 'cuz the truth hurts y'kow
But that's how we layin' it down
We ain't got nothin' to hide
And we're breakin' it down like that y'know what I'm sayin'
Hardlove, hardcore one way yeah, check it ou
Abortion is murder
There's nothing you can say or do
To justify the fact
That there's a living breathing baby inside of you
That there's a living breathing baby inside of you
That there's a living breathing baby inside of you
Abortion is murder, abortion is murder
Abortion is murder, abortion is murder
Abortion is murder, abortion is murder
Abortion is murder, abortion is murder
There's nothing you can say or do
To justify the fact
That there's a living breathing baby inside of you
That there's a living breathing baby inside of you
Abortion is murder, abortion is murder
Abortion is murder, abortion is murde
Abortion is murder, abortion is murder
Abortion is murder, abortion is murder
Abortion is murder, abortion is murder
Abortion is murder, abortion is murder
Murder, murder, murder, murder
Abortion is murder, abortion is murder
Abortion is murder, abortion is murder
Abortion is murder, abortion is murder
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Coming straight from S.D. C - A
619's in effect y'know what I'm sayin'
Givin' you that hardcore sound yeah
Comin' up from the ground boy
That's where it all started y'know what I'm sayin'
Yeah, this is hardcore, you know why it's so hardcore
'Cuz it's bult on the rock - what rock you ask
The rock of Jesus Christ, yeah that's right
Givin' you the truth 'cuz the truth hurts y'kow
But that's how we layin' it down
We ain't got nothin' to hide
And we're breakin' it down like that y'know what I'm sayin'
Hardlove, hardcore one way yeah, check it ou
Abortion is murder
There's nothing you can say or do
To justify the fact
That there's a living breathing baby inside of you
That there's a living breathing baby inside of you
That there's a living breathing baby inside of you
Abortion is murder, abortion is murder
Abortion is murder, abortion is murder
Abortion is murder, abortion is murder
Abortion is murder, abortion is murder
There's nothing you can say or do
To justify the fact
That there's a living breathing baby inside of you
That there's a living breathing baby inside of you
Abortion is murder, abortion is murder
Abortion is murder, abortion is murde
Abortion is murder, abortion is murder
Abortion is murder, abortion is murder
Abortion is murder, abortion is murder
Abortion is murder, abortion is murder
Murder, murder, murder, murder
Abortion is murder, abortion is murder
Abortion is murder, abortion is murder
Abortion is murder, abortion is murder
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So, the first night was not a great start, but the narrator pursued the relationship and eventually both overcame the rough start to fall in love with each other:
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And, what if the mother wanted to get pregnant but birth might kill the mother? There's all kinds of sides to this issue.
"...Every child born since 1973 knows that he or she could have been exterminated in his mother's womb with society's blessing..."
Actually, I know that society wanted me to live, since I wasn't aborted. Too bad this song wasn't aborted.
I think this song might be about anti-abortion...
It's pointless to argue. No matter what you believe... everyone has points to back it up. And everyone has made up their mind on the subject. Even if it is outlawed... if someone wants an abortion, they're going to get it. But if you all insist on arguing about the subject, you cannot assume everyone is a Christian.
sgtpepperLHCB - whatever, at the end of the day if someone decides that they are going to have an abortion then they are thinking about what is right for them- there are other circumstances other than rape or danger to the mother. What about if you do not have a job and you are not going to be able to support a baby financially, you cannot pay the rent with love ( unless you want another baby).
Wow, things are getting a little avengelistic here. I don't think anyone can really comment on something like abortion unless you've had firsthand experience or were ever really close to someone who was considering abortion at the time.
ok seriously, i mean, who the fuck cares...NO ONE IS RIGHT, have you met "God" and has he told you personally that abortion is wrong and bad? also, who says abortion isnt killing? it doesnt matter either way, this will always be an argued topic between the jesus freaks and the atheists (or any other religion regarding a higher power thats not God)...and for god's sakes, please STOP PREACHING EITHER WAY! LET PEOPLE BELIEVE WHAT THEY WANT, BECAUSE IF WHAT SOMEONE BELIEVES AFFECTS YOU THAT MUCH, YOU HAVE A LOT MORE TO WORRY ABOUT THAN WHETHER ABORTION IS LEGAL OR WRONG OR WHATEVER, YOU NEED TO WORRY ABOUT YOUR WILLPOWER AND SELF ESTEEM. thats all i hafta say. have a good day.
Okay, P.O.D. actually didn't suck completely. Then I heard this song.
I'm sorry, but "Alive" didn't bother me. Neither did "Youth of the Nation". It's overly religious bull like this song that ruined a tolerable band.
I'm not here to quabble over beliefs, but let's just put it in the terms that it is not an artists job to pimp values. It is the artist's job to entertain and possibly connect with people.
I know people who have had abortions, and you know what, I don't consider it murder in their circumstances. What about girls who have been raped or molested? Why should they have to keep that reminder of the wrong? I think Christian fundamentalism is off the mark. I'm not an Atheist, but I am not any religion. I believe in a God but not in one religion. There's too much mud slinging involved in religion.
...You know, I was just going to put that I really don't agree with this song's message, but after seeing this huge debate I think I'll just gtfo here. :/
Ah, you miss all the fun. It's the perfect place to be when you're already in a pissy mood. It's exactly why I arrived:)
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