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.
Wind me up
Put me down
Start me off and watch me go
I'll be runnin' circles around you sooner than you know
A little off center
And I'm out of tune
Just kickin' this can along the avenue
But I'm alright
'Cause it's easy once you know how it's done
You can't stop now
It's already begun
You feel it runnin' through your bones
And you jerk it out
And you jerk it out
Shut up
Hush your mouth
Can't you hear you talk too loud
No can't hear nothin' 'cause I got my head up in the clouds
I bite off anything that I can chew
I'm chasing cars up and down the avenue
But that's okay
'Cause it's easy once you know how it's done
You can't stop now
It's already begun
You feel it runnin' through your bones
And you jerk it out
'Cause it's easy once you know how it's done
You can't stop now
It's already begun
You feel it runnin' through your bones
And you jerk it out
And you jerk it out
And you jerk it out
And you jerk it out
Oh baby don't you know
You really gotta jerk it out
When you jerk it out
Oh baby don't you know
You really gotta jerk it out
When you jerk it out
Oh baby don't you know you
You really gotta jerk it out
Put me down
Start me off and watch me go
I'll be runnin' circles around you sooner than you know
A little off center
And I'm out of tune
Just kickin' this can along the avenue
But I'm alright
'Cause it's easy once you know how it's done
You can't stop now
It's already begun
You feel it runnin' through your bones
And you jerk it out
And you jerk it out
Shut up
Hush your mouth
Can't you hear you talk too loud
No can't hear nothin' 'cause I got my head up in the clouds
I bite off anything that I can chew
I'm chasing cars up and down the avenue
But that's okay
'Cause it's easy once you know how it's done
You can't stop now
It's already begun
You feel it runnin' through your bones
And you jerk it out
'Cause it's easy once you know how it's done
You can't stop now
It's already begun
You feel it runnin' through your bones
And you jerk it out
And you jerk it out
And you jerk it out
And you jerk it out
Oh baby don't you know
You really gotta jerk it out
When you jerk it out
Oh baby don't you know
You really gotta jerk it out
When you jerk it out
Oh baby don't you know you
You really gotta jerk it out
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You guys are all actually wrong, I haven't heard anyone get it right yet. I got in touch with a member of Ceasars, and they informed me that the intention of the song isn't at any certain thing, but when it was written, it was written with the intent of shooting up methamphetamine (speed for you slow types). He said it was sad to see everyone assume it was written about sex, or masturbation.
@outlawsys would it be rude to ask which member?
@outlawsys you know, that makes much more sense. I think the term 'jerk' is the only reason people shout it was about sex or masturbation. The rest of the lyrics don't line up great with that theory but the drug thing makes more sense.
This song is about methamphetamine.
"Wind me up Put me down Start me off and watch me go I'll be running circles around you sooner than you know" Hyperactivity.
"Cause it's easy once you know how it's done You can't stop now It's already begun You feel it running through your bones and you jerk it out So you jerk it out" You feel the endorphins running through your body, and you jerk around. It makes you tweak.
"Shut up, hush your mouth Can't you hear you talk too loud No I can't hear nothing because I got my head up in the clouds I bite off anything I can chew Chasing cars up and down the avenue But that's okay" meth makes you talk a mile a minute and someones telling him to shut up, but he's saying he doesn't care because his head is up in the clouds. he's high.
a reference is made to chewing, meth makes you grind your teeth.
"chasing cars up and down the avenue." super energetic.
could be about masterbation also i guess, but it makes more sense to me this way.
this song is sick
Uh so does it bother anyone else that this song just talks about jerking it out? I mean, what the hell, is this the masturbation anthem or what?
No, that would be Blister In The Sun.
Or possibly Turning Japanese.
Personally this sounds like the life a dog. Read it, you'll figure it out.
@mishmeister mind blown<br />
great song FIFA 2004 ruled cause the soundtrack rocked. but 05's sucks
SOoooo right.<br /> Tribalistas[even though its in portuguese and i cant understand it], Caesars. and KINGS OF LEON!!!! none of the newer FIFA soundtracks are at the level of the 04
Okay people, first, this song was on an Ipod commercial, and SSX 3 which is a PlayStation 2 game thats rated E for EVERYONE, so if this song was about masturbation than I dont think the FCC would let be on a public television. Second, the whole Cause it's easy once you know how it's done You can't stop now It's already begun You feel it running through your bones and you jerk it out So you jerk it out is rather misleading but if you think about it, its talking about dancing, not masturbating cause otherwise the part about kicking the can along the avenue wouldent make sence at nither would the part about chasing cars. or the very beginning of the song, the beginning of the song is talking about going crazy, so, with all that said, this song is really about letting loose and just being urself and not caring what people think about you. Third, this song is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G.
-Tzecklecon.
This song can mean so many different things. I think the Meth one is the right one.
But before I read that I really thought it might be a breakup song and he's finally getting his energy and freedom back and he's over the chick.
And also it could be about masturbation too, I guess.
hey, this is the best THE BEST party song ever.. i have no idea what it's about, but it's rockin as hell.. seriously !! you'll soon get addicted to it :)
i like this song. it has a great tune. yes, the lyrics are a little disturbing but it is soooooooooo catchy. hahahaha. i love it.