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't understand your love for me
i can't comprehend why you died for me
died for me
why you died for me
i still don't understand
my question begs sincerity
if i could please know why
why you died for me
died for me
why you died for me
so i reach out to find myself a savior
because i need you more than ever
so please don't let me go
your love is never ending like the sky
so vast and wide
so i reach out to the background
you pick me up and say keep moving
you'll be there to catch me when i fall and i fall so hard
i can't comprehend why you died for me
died for me
why you died for me
i still don't understand
my question begs sincerity
if i could please know why
why you died for me
died for me
why you died for me
so i reach out to find myself a savior
because i need you more than ever
so please don't let me go
your love is never ending like the sky
so vast and wide
so i reach out to the background
you pick me up and say keep moving
you'll be there to catch me when i fall and i fall so hard
Lyrics submitted by krynge
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"so vast and wide so i reach out to the background you pick me up and say keep moving you'll be there to catch me when i fall and i fall so hard"
When you can't go much further, picture a huge hand sweeping down to pick you up, dust you off, and set you back on track. You're a little disoriented, but it gives you a reassuring pat on the back and then a voice says gently "it's ok, keep moving".
Such an encouragement