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.
Today I'll start it with a lie
I love it when you cry
When all along, it hurts too
But hey, a little lullaby
Can start with burning eyes
When all along, she feels good
[Chorus:]
I'm caught up by the angel
And its heart that bleeds in blue
I want you to cut out my tongue
So I can dip it into you
Some may say, they've heard it all before
But I still can't believe that time you walked into my door
And laugh everytime you open wide
I'll end in twice the time
When all along, I feel good
But hey, a little lullaby
Can start with burning eyes
When all along she feels good, feels good
[chorus]
Oh, take me away
I love it when you cry
When all along, it hurts too
But hey, a little lullaby
Can start with burning eyes
When all along, she feels good
[Chorus:]
I'm caught up by the angel
And its heart that bleeds in blue
I want you to cut out my tongue
So I can dip it into you
Some may say, they've heard it all before
But I still can't believe that time you walked into my door
And laugh everytime you open wide
I'll end in twice the time
When all along, I feel good
But hey, a little lullaby
Can start with burning eyes
When all along she feels good, feels good
[chorus]
Oh, take me away
Lyrics submitted by icandy2812
Bleeds in Blue Lyrics as written by Drew James Stewart Aaron R. Bruno
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
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great line -a little lullaby can start with burning eyes -
confusingsong...but great to listen too.
i love HTH...this song is great...but the lyrics...are kinda different...won't you cut out my tongue so i can dip it into you...ok then...but it's still awesome...probably one of my faves...i donno why though
this is a great song. it seems sort of, sexual. like unwanted pregnancy happens, but when you were having sex you didn't care because it felt good.
probably not though.
i really like these lyrics!they r really differernent and gives u something to listen for, trying to find out theyre meaning.thats my fav part of hth, they're lyrics are so deep and it seems like they work hard for that. i dont know wut this song means, but i have an idea....
THat kinda sounds rite. I agree with So Impossible, it sounds almost like a couple who had sex and they're gonna have a baby(hence lullaby ::ahhhh::). and it is bad, but they liked SEX
Interesting way of interprating that, So Impossible. I see it as more of, "Hey, I know I did what I did for a reason, (and even though it hurts a little) I don't regret it." As for the "even a little lullabye can start with burning eyes" I think he's saying like, "Even the good things hurt." I dont know, thats just me.