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'm going back to Virginia
If it's not too late, to make my break
Maybe Carolina
near the company of Grace
If I find New Orleans
you know my will just fades
when I see all my people
on the Esplanade
If the O-town humor
shines on my estate
Let them peel me like an orange
taste the sugar of my?
Going back to beginnings
I'm on call, to tell you all
There's a paranoid loose
in the urban shopping mall
All the perfect people on Orange Ave.
they're all right
All the ugly ones who tried to run you through
they're all right
If you can stand yourself and sleep tonight
Let them peel you like an orange
taste your shivering insides
If it's not too late, to make my break
Maybe Carolina
near the company of Grace
If I find New Orleans
you know my will just fades
when I see all my people
on the Esplanade
If the O-town humor
shines on my estate
Let them peel me like an orange
taste the sugar of my?
Going back to beginnings
I'm on call, to tell you all
There's a paranoid loose
in the urban shopping mall
All the perfect people on Orange Ave.
they're all right
All the ugly ones who tried to run you through
they're all right
If you can stand yourself and sleep tonight
Let them peel you like an orange
taste your shivering insides
Lyrics submitted by black_cow_of_death
Peel Lyrics as written by Jason Ross
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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