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.
The actress is always breaking things
The things you made and she took you for
And I'm so tired I'd be lying
I hope the prairie buys you more
The fitness coast is growing near
The shores they don't stay blond this year
That's why the marble lawns stay clear
And warm in time
I want to stay but my time is wasting
The magic lands call my name
They want to fire a missile launcher
But I know I need to stay
We all know that by staying here
It'll be a good high this year
So what's the use to staying there
If you've got no use for time
The fitness coast is growing near
The shores they don't stay blond all year
The continent moves with growing fears
It's all for expensive lawn
I want to stay but my time is wasting
The magic lands call my name
They want to fire a missile launcher
But I know I need to stay
I know I need to stay
(And fight the day)
I know I need to stay
(And fight the day)
I know I need to stay
I know I need to stay
The things you made and she took you for
And I'm so tired I'd be lying
I hope the prairie buys you more
The fitness coast is growing near
The shores they don't stay blond this year
That's why the marble lawns stay clear
And warm in time
I want to stay but my time is wasting
The magic lands call my name
They want to fire a missile launcher
But I know I need to stay
We all know that by staying here
It'll be a good high this year
So what's the use to staying there
If you've got no use for time
The fitness coast is growing near
The shores they don't stay blond all year
The continent moves with growing fears
It's all for expensive lawn
I want to stay but my time is wasting
The magic lands call my name
They want to fire a missile launcher
But I know I need to stay
I know I need to stay
(And fight the day)
I know I need to stay
(And fight the day)
I know I need to stay
I know I need to stay
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