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 aim to bug you on your vacancy
Never complicate but you talk it cheap
You sense but you don't know
Too lame to catch a cold
Slowly the signs will read you dumb
Surely the times will feel you numb
I know the pains you took to show me
And I'm nothing but your superbug for asking
I hate to bug you on your certainty
Never compromise-you're always weak
You care but you don't show
Too proud to catch the flow
Under all the truth and facts there's faith enough
If you can't live on love alone it isn't love
Slowly the signs will read you dumb
Surely the times will feel you numb
I know the depths you sunk to show me
I want the life the world still owes me
And I'm nothing but your superbug for asking
Answer-stamp me out
And I'd love to break your fall but no one's asking me
Answer-stamp me out
Slowly the signs will read you dumb
Surely the times will feel you numb
I know the pains you took to show me
You said it hurts your head to know me
And I'm nothing but your superbug for asking
Answer-stamp me out
Never complicate but you talk it cheap
You sense but you don't know
Too lame to catch a cold
Slowly the signs will read you dumb
Surely the times will feel you numb
I know the pains you took to show me
And I'm nothing but your superbug for asking
I hate to bug you on your certainty
Never compromise-you're always weak
You care but you don't show
Too proud to catch the flow
Under all the truth and facts there's faith enough
If you can't live on love alone it isn't love
Slowly the signs will read you dumb
Surely the times will feel you numb
I know the depths you sunk to show me
I want the life the world still owes me
And I'm nothing but your superbug for asking
Answer-stamp me out
And I'd love to break your fall but no one's asking me
Answer-stamp me out
Slowly the signs will read you dumb
Surely the times will feel you numb
I know the pains you took to show me
You said it hurts your head to know me
And I'm nothing but your superbug for asking
Answer-stamp me out
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I hate to bug you on your certainty never compromise - you're just always weak you care but you don't show too proud to catch the flow
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slowly the signs will read you dumb surely the times will feel you numb
The signs you're giving me, make you look dumb and will eventually make you feel cold and numb towards any relationship.
you said it hurts your head to know me
Self explanatory. Pretty much, "I hate to bug you, but you gotta give me an answer so that I can move on."
and I'd love to break your fall but no one's asking me answer - stamp me out
I'm right here, but it seems like you don't want me. Just give me an answer and I'll leave.
It's a recurring theme where he wants an answer, but she's either on the fence or is just trying to ignore him. I love the jaded rock sound on this track! Kind of reminds me of Nirvana.