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.
I can see right through you
Now tell me does that sound familiar?
Now that I got your attention
I just wanted to say
I am so flattered that you mention my name
You've been paying my bills for way too long
And I'm so happy that you just can't stop talking shit
Keep running your mouth
I keep cashing checks
Snapping necks
So keep running your mouth
I keep them shook crews running
Like they supposed to
You come around but you never come close to
I can see it inside your face
You're in the wrong place
I implore you to comprehend
I'm more machine now than man
You're so vain
I bet you think this song is about you
Don't you
So much for plagiarism
So much for you to waste your breath running your mouth
A rat race to the top
Sore losers never satisfied with what they've got
Your career is flipping
So do me a favor
The next time you see her
Ask your girl what my dick tastes like
Yo
What
Now tell me does that sound familiar?
Now that I got your attention
I just wanted to say
I am so flattered that you mention my name
You've been paying my bills for way too long
And I'm so happy that you just can't stop talking shit
Keep running your mouth
I keep cashing checks
Snapping necks
So keep running your mouth
I keep them shook crews running
Like they supposed to
You come around but you never come close to
I can see it inside your face
You're in the wrong place
I implore you to comprehend
I'm more machine now than man
You're so vain
I bet you think this song is about you
Don't you
So much for plagiarism
So much for you to waste your breath running your mouth
A rat race to the top
Sore losers never satisfied with what they've got
Your career is flipping
So do me a favor
The next time you see her
Ask your girl what my dick tastes like
Yo
What
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Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
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I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
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you know whats funny is that emmure directly quotes the acacia strain. tas never did that they denyed till this song came out that skynet had any meaning agianst this band. tas doesnt give a shit they really dont. i love tas i hate emmure. i hate bands that rip off other bands and in the "hype" every little 15 year old love emmure cuz there in and hip. rap should never go with the core and this band tried but fails horribly. i just think its funny how everyone picks a side like football teams remember tas doesnt give a shit emmure or "50 cent" "emminem" whatever you call them does, sense they directly quoted one of there songs the acacia strain that is. just remember who writes better lyrics emmure writes about sucking dick. the acacia strains new one is a theme album about the end of the world.
if you hate emmure so much, why are you looking up their lyrics?
OHHH the end of the world. who fuckin gives a shit about the end of the world. same gay boring lyrics as every other band who likes to bullshit about politics and the end of the world.. fuckin figure it out its boring shit and no one wants to hear it. at least with emmure we have something to look forward to lyric wise some funny shit. other then hearing about how this band thinks the world is gunna end... WHO FUCKIN CARES
HE MEANS TO QUOTE THEM IT'S PRETTY OBVIOUS SINCE HE SAYS "DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?!"
@ ilovemylifeeeeee<br /> are you fucking kidding me?<br /> every fucking faggot ass band writes about girls, the same shit is repeated over and over. not only the lyrics but the music too. Emmure's breakdowns all sound the same, and they are all in 4/4. At least TAS is diverse and has a sense of musical knowledge. Contient is a summation of hatred and drestroying the world and creating your your own (Vincent's) continent. It had a legit theme. Not just random moaning about "she broke my heart". Emmure is complete garbage.No talent, I can play any instrument for that band. And I would gladly own the shit out of frankie on his pussy ass, whiney vocals. your a fag.
Hey hairyballsack,<br /> <br /> Get a fucking life other than bitching at people for having their own opinion you fucking cocksucker. TAS isn't talented at all either! Both bands are tuned in drop A sharp and both play nothing but breakdowns get over yourself! You're an annoying fuck who acts like he knows everything about music. TAS sucks Emmure's OKAY! You're entitled to your opinion but you shouldn't bash everyone that states theirs you fucking prick.
Lol, UOTDWP obviously doesn't know shit about playing music.<br /> If he did he would see that Acacia has some pretty sick ass riffs and aren't just breakdowns.<br /> <br /> Good try anyway. =)
DeathMetalDouchebag (death metal sucks btw) <br /> <br /> Acacia's guitar stuff and drums are weak compared to actual talented bands.... Parkway Drive, Between The Buried And Me, Oh Sleeper, August Burns Red just to name a few.<br /> <br /> I Love how the only people that say I don't know anything about music are the people who sweat the acacia strains balls. I bought Continent and it was the biggest waste of money I've ever spent.
you can't judge The Acacia Strain by "Continent"...it's not even close to their best work. listen to "3750" or "The Dead Walk" if you want to formulate a real opinion on them. and both bands have talent, their low tuning has nothing to do with their skill or lyrics. TAS is just as talented as any BBM, ABR, or any other band...they're just heavier. <br /> <br /> and as far as TAS vs. Emmure..I think TAS is better but Emmure is a decent band. I just think it's funny how much people bitch and cry over who's better when the bands aren't even comparable, aside from the fact that "A Ticket for the Paralyzer" rips the riff from "Carbomb."
So its cool that dumbass Vince takes a shot at Emmure, but when Frankie does it back hes a douche? Lulz.
well vince is better.
the acacia strain > emmure anyday.
TAS anyday everyday
OH MY GOD THERE'S A NIGGER IN THE WHITE HOUSE!
LMFAO!
The Acacia Strain won't come straight out and say shit like Emmure does. It's obvious Skynet was about Emmure but they denied it, and Emmure's just like straight up fuck it, we don't give a fuck. I love that. They're both good bands but I prefer Emmure.
The Acacia Strain is and always will be better than Emmure. Emmure actually used to be good, but this new shit is terrible. Hopefully there next album will be worth listening to, I regret ever hearing this new album. Oh well, I can always hope Emmures next album doesn't blow. Until then, I will be listening to Continent because it's fucking awesome. TAS > Emmure
Fuck you Frankie. Go and use "hardcore" to sell out to the trend. You made this a personal issue now.
"Cheers to the future may it bury you alive."
Agreed. This is a blatant shot at TAS. I'm interested to see where this goes haha.
So what did Vince say about Emmure? Guess I missed it
supposedly the song Skynet is at least partly about Emmure
Ohh I understand, thanks for the reply.