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.
lies, lies, lies, lies
gold, gold, gold, gold
guns, guns, guns, guns
fire, fire, fire
gold, gold, gold, gold
judge, judge, judge, judge
guns, guns, guns, guns
fire, fire, fire
muscle and hate
muscle and hate
muscle, muscle, muscle, muscle
lies, lies, lies, lies
books, books, books, books
burn, burn, burn, burn
fire, fire, fire
judge, judge, judge, judge
gold, gold, gold, gold
guns, guns, guns, guns
fire, fire, fire
muscle and hate
muscle and hate
muscle, muscle, muscle, muscle
join in the chant
join in the chant
join in the chant
join in the chant
muscle, muscle, muscle, muscle
lies, lies, lies, lies
books, books, books, books
burn, burn, burn, burn
fire, fire, fire
guns, guns, guns, guns
gold, gold, gold, gold
judge, judge, judge, judge
fire, fire, fire
muscle and hate
muscle and hate
muscle, muscle
muscle and hate
muscle and hate
force is machine
force is machine
force is machine
join in the chant
force is machine
join in the chant
muscle, muscle
lies, lies, lies, lies
books, books, books, books
burn, burn, burn, burn
fire, fire, fire
judge, judge, judge, judge
gold, gold, gold, gold
guns, guns, guns, guns
fire, fire, fire
muscle and hate
muscle and hate
muscle, muscle, muscle, muscle
force is machine
force is machine
join in the chant
force is machine
join in the chant
join in the chant
join in the chant
join in the chant (muscle)
muscle, muscle, muscle
fire, fire, fire
join in the chant
gold, gold, gold, gold
guns, guns, guns, guns
fire, fire, fire
gold, gold, gold, gold
judge, judge, judge, judge
guns, guns, guns, guns
fire, fire, fire
muscle and hate
muscle and hate
muscle, muscle, muscle, muscle
lies, lies, lies, lies
books, books, books, books
burn, burn, burn, burn
fire, fire, fire
judge, judge, judge, judge
gold, gold, gold, gold
guns, guns, guns, guns
fire, fire, fire
muscle and hate
muscle and hate
muscle, muscle, muscle, muscle
join in the chant
join in the chant
join in the chant
join in the chant
muscle, muscle, muscle, muscle
lies, lies, lies, lies
books, books, books, books
burn, burn, burn, burn
fire, fire, fire
guns, guns, guns, guns
gold, gold, gold, gold
judge, judge, judge, judge
fire, fire, fire
muscle and hate
muscle and hate
muscle, muscle
muscle and hate
muscle and hate
force is machine
force is machine
force is machine
join in the chant
force is machine
join in the chant
muscle, muscle
lies, lies, lies, lies
books, books, books, books
burn, burn, burn, burn
fire, fire, fire
judge, judge, judge, judge
gold, gold, gold, gold
guns, guns, guns, guns
fire, fire, fire
muscle and hate
muscle and hate
muscle, muscle, muscle, muscle
force is machine
force is machine
join in the chant
force is machine
join in the chant
join in the chant
join in the chant
join in the chant (muscle)
muscle, muscle, muscle
fire, fire, fire
join in the chant
Lyrics submitted by zazen
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searching for the subtle nuances of meaning here...can't anyone help me ?!
To me it is about people not thinking for themselves, and just following what society tells them. I think it is also about greed and arrogance as some countries try to force others to believe/operate the same way and hate those who are different.
reminds me of the novel fahrenheit 451.
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