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.
Enola Gay, you should have stayed at home yesterday
Ah-ha, words can't describe the feeling and the way you lied
These games you play
They're going to end in more than tears some day
Ah-ha, Enola Gay, it shouldn't ever have to end this way
It's 8:15 and that's the time that it's always been
We got your message on the radio
Conditions normal and you're coming home
Enola Gay, is mother proud of little boy today?
Ah-ha, this kiss you give, it's never going to fade away
Enola Gay, it shouldn't ever have to end this way
Ah-ha, Enola Gay, it shouldn't fade in our dreams away
It's 8:15 and that's the time that it's always been
We got your message on the radio
Conditions normal and you're coming home
Enola Gay, is mother proud of little boy today?
Ah-ha, this kiss you give, it's never ever going to fade away
Ah-ha, words can't describe the feeling and the way you lied
These games you play
They're going to end in more than tears some day
Ah-ha, Enola Gay, it shouldn't ever have to end this way
It's 8:15 and that's the time that it's always been
We got your message on the radio
Conditions normal and you're coming home
Enola Gay, is mother proud of little boy today?
Ah-ha, this kiss you give, it's never going to fade away
Enola Gay, it shouldn't ever have to end this way
Ah-ha, Enola Gay, it shouldn't fade in our dreams away
It's 8:15 and that's the time that it's always been
We got your message on the radio
Conditions normal and you're coming home
Enola Gay, is mother proud of little boy today?
Ah-ha, this kiss you give, it's never ever going to fade away
Lyrics submitted by bilnit
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