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.
come so far that i can barely see
how i got to where i'm standing
thought that i'd be strong and i'd be free
but it's not the way i planned it
doubts remain....something's missing
didn't change and i thought it would
doubts remain....something's missing
i don't know if i understood
and all the crazy things i can't explain
always thought one day i'd find a book
and on page one it would be written down
really simple if you care to look
but doubts remain....something's missing
didn't change and i thought it would
doubts remain....something's missing
i don't know if i understood
but you can look and never find all the little pieces
or step back and admire whatever remains
so get your coat and step outside your door
lean your head right back and breathe the sky
let your heart be what it wants to be
kiss the ones you love and wave goodbye
doubts remain....something's missing
doesn't hurt like i thought it would
doubts remain....something's missing
i don't care if i understood
how i got to where i'm standing
thought that i'd be strong and i'd be free
but it's not the way i planned it
doubts remain....something's missing
didn't change and i thought it would
doubts remain....something's missing
i don't know if i understood
and all the crazy things i can't explain
always thought one day i'd find a book
and on page one it would be written down
really simple if you care to look
but doubts remain....something's missing
didn't change and i thought it would
doubts remain....something's missing
i don't know if i understood
but you can look and never find all the little pieces
or step back and admire whatever remains
so get your coat and step outside your door
lean your head right back and breathe the sky
let your heart be what it wants to be
kiss the ones you love and wave goodbye
doubts remain....something's missing
doesn't hurt like i thought it would
doubts remain....something's missing
i don't care if i understood
Lyrics submitted by mrtrout
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