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.
Go on, get out of here. You’ve got everything you came for. Warm arms, a warm bed to fall into when you can’t get what you did out of your head. Go on. You’ve made yourself clear. You’re no good for no one now. You put your selfish hands and your selfish tongue on my body, but we both know who your mind's on. I know you’re still dealing with her leaving. It’s a shame, but you’ve only yourself to blame. Go on. See if I care. Do whatever the fuck you want to. I’ll do the same, alright? OK. There’s no need to apologize for selling what you advertised. I know that you’re dealing with her leaving. It’s a shame, but you’ve only yourself to blame. You’re grieving for good reason she was great, but you’ve only yourself to blame. You’re still dealing with her leaving, it’s a shame, but you’ve only yourself to blame. You’re bleeding internally and you’re in pain, but you’ve only yourself to blame. So grab your things and go on, get out of here. I never asked to be nobody's nothing.
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oh god. this song gives me chills. has anyone else felt this? Kinsella man... keep making music. such a painfully beautiful song.
I met Mike and he is the coolest next to his brother tim. If you would look at him you wouldn't think that such a powerful voice would come out of him. He is so talented and should be admired.
i prefer mike.
when he sings "get out of here"...god...so good
i never asked to be nobody's nothing.
best line everrrr.
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