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.
We head for land
We're pressed for time
We head for land
Request the time
I moved away
I know the way
I looked away
Your eyes
My skin
Your pool
All in
I'm all ready
Dry ice
Dry eyes
Keep it low around here
Within without
Fall in fall out
Without within
Breathe out
I'm all wrapped in dry ice
Keep it low around here
We're pressed for time
We head for land
Request the time
I moved away
I know the way
I looked away
Your eyes
My skin
Your pool
All in
I'm all ready
Dry ice
Dry eyes
Keep it low around here
Within without
Fall in fall out
Without within
Breathe out
I'm all wrapped in dry ice
Keep it low around here
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