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.
Something has happened to your world
Can you imagine you could
There's too much pressure on you now
Why would you ever throw away
What's been given to you
Wake up and nothing's even there
Now you're falling too far away
It is hard
Sit inside your wall of shame
Believing what's forgotten
You make it hard to find the world
Sit inside your wall of shame
And nothing even matters
What can you say but I'm to blame
When trouble lingers on you mind
You wait, but dig in deeper
There's no more room for honesty
Breathe in the vapors of your lies
Just when you're choking on them
These thoughts are spinning around your head
Now you're falling too far away
It is hard
Sit inside your wall of shame
Believing what's forgotten
You make it hard to find the world
Sit inside your wall of shame
And nothing even matters
What can you say but I'm to blame
Now you're falling too far away
It is hard
Sit inside your wall of shame
Believing what's forgotten
You make it hard to find the world
Sit inside your wall of shame
And nothing even matters
What can you say but I'm to blame
Can you imagine you could
There's too much pressure on you now
Why would you ever throw away
What's been given to you
Wake up and nothing's even there
Now you're falling too far away
It is hard
Sit inside your wall of shame
Believing what's forgotten
You make it hard to find the world
Sit inside your wall of shame
And nothing even matters
What can you say but I'm to blame
When trouble lingers on you mind
You wait, but dig in deeper
There's no more room for honesty
Breathe in the vapors of your lies
Just when you're choking on them
These thoughts are spinning around your head
Now you're falling too far away
It is hard
Sit inside your wall of shame
Believing what's forgotten
You make it hard to find the world
Sit inside your wall of shame
And nothing even matters
What can you say but I'm to blame
Now you're falling too far away
It is hard
Sit inside your wall of shame
Believing what's forgotten
You make it hard to find the world
Sit inside your wall of shame
And nothing even matters
What can you say but I'm to blame
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Excellent song...These guys are extremely talented and will only get better over time...
This was the first song I heard by them..And they ROCK!!
did i mention that i'm obsessed w/this band? i need the cd so if u have donations, send em my way! lol i can't believe the lyrics and riffs in this song...amazing i tell ya
AWESOME, "course" kicks ass!! serious ass and each song is awesome, i think many can relate to caught in the sun, i know i can. get "superkala" you wont regret it!
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Another awesome song by C.O.N. Like python81 said, I think lots of peeps can relate to this song. I think at one time or another, everyone one gets to that point where they're just sick of the world and they kinda shut out everything else and "sit inside your wall of shame." I know I've felt that way at least.
I agree with the opinions here. To me, sitting inside the wall of shame refers to recalling all the stupid things I've done to others and myself. And then to prevent the ego from deflating, you blame your actions on others and further delusion yourself.
My fav line is "Breathe in the vapors of your lies"
I think this song is about feeling guilty after masturbating. Obviously, the songwriter had a very puritanical upbringing. But he shouldn't feel so bad about it, because masturbation is normal and healthy, and it helps you get to know your body.
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