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 get lost behind the plot
And I'm skinny with regret
And I barely breathe enough
And I'm swimming in the thoughts
That I haven't got to yet
And I crane to rise above
I know you're waiting for me
I know you'll still be there
I get weakened with the weight
And I'm riddled with remorse
And I spin, but not the rooms
And I'm shamed to have to state
That I'm bottled at the source
And I sputter on the fumes
I know you're waiting for me
I know you'll still be there
I know you're waiting for me
I know you'll still be there
My mind is mute
My nerves are numb
But still
I know you're waiting for me
I know you'll still be there
I know you're waiting for me
I know you'll still be there
And I'm skinny with regret
And I barely breathe enough
And I'm swimming in the thoughts
That I haven't got to yet
And I crane to rise above
I know you're waiting for me
I know you'll still be there
I get weakened with the weight
And I'm riddled with remorse
And I spin, but not the rooms
And I'm shamed to have to state
That I'm bottled at the source
And I sputter on the fumes
I know you're waiting for me
I know you'll still be there
I know you're waiting for me
I know you'll still be there
My mind is mute
My nerves are numb
But still
I know you're waiting for me
I know you'll still be there
I know you're waiting for me
I know you'll still be there
Lyrics submitted by crabsmack
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