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.
You got a problem you just can't hide
Compulsive habits that never seem to die
Your breath is taking up all the air
Your teeth are rotting to black holes in your head
When reality is due
What you say just can't be true
When the story's stretched
And so far-fetched
That you're lacking an excuse
You lied
Your mother allowed you just one white lie
But now she's dead, and she left you with a problem
Pinocchio has pierced your tongue
Your nose is growing into the third dimension
When reality is due
What you say just can't be true
When the story's stretched
And so far-fetched
That you're lacking an excuse
You lied
When reality is due
What you say just can't be true
When the story's stretched
And so far-fetched
That you're lacking an excuse
You lied
Compulsive habits that never seem to die
Your breath is taking up all the air
Your teeth are rotting to black holes in your head
When reality is due
What you say just can't be true
When the story's stretched
And so far-fetched
That you're lacking an excuse
You lied
Your mother allowed you just one white lie
But now she's dead, and she left you with a problem
Pinocchio has pierced your tongue
Your nose is growing into the third dimension
When reality is due
What you say just can't be true
When the story's stretched
And so far-fetched
That you're lacking an excuse
You lied
When reality is due
What you say just can't be true
When the story's stretched
And so far-fetched
That you're lacking an excuse
You lied
Lyrics submitted by xpankfrisst
You Lied [Bonus Track] Lyrics as written by Frank E. Billie Joe Armstrong
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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