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.
If I gave you pretty enough words
Could you paint a picture of us that works?
An emphasis on function
Rather than design
Aren't you tired? 'Cause I will carry you
On a broken back and blown out knees
I have been where you are for a while
Aren't you tired of being weak?
Such rage that you could scream
All the stars right out of the sky
And destroy the prettiest starry night
Every evening that I die
I am exhumed
Just a little less human and a lot more bitter and cold
I am exhumed
Just a little less human and a lot more bitter and cold
I am exhumed
Just a little less human and a lot more bitter and cold
I am exhumed
Just a little less human
After all these images of pain
Have cut right through you
I will kiss every scar
And weep, you are not alone
Then I'll show you that place
In my chest where my heart
Still tries to beat, it sets us apart
Aren't you tired of being weak?
Such rage that you could scream
All the stars right out of the sky
And destroy the prettiest starry night
Every evening that I die
Live! Love!
Burn! Die!
Live! Love!
Burn! Die!
Live! Love!
Burn! Die!
Live! Love!
Burn! Die!
Could you paint a picture of us that works?
An emphasis on function
Rather than design
Aren't you tired? 'Cause I will carry you
On a broken back and blown out knees
I have been where you are for a while
Aren't you tired of being weak?
Such rage that you could scream
All the stars right out of the sky
And destroy the prettiest starry night
Every evening that I die
I am exhumed
Just a little less human and a lot more bitter and cold
I am exhumed
Just a little less human and a lot more bitter and cold
I am exhumed
Just a little less human and a lot more bitter and cold
I am exhumed
Just a little less human
After all these images of pain
Have cut right through you
I will kiss every scar
And weep, you are not alone
Then I'll show you that place
In my chest where my heart
Still tries to beat, it sets us apart
Aren't you tired of being weak?
Such rage that you could scream
All the stars right out of the sky
And destroy the prettiest starry night
Every evening that I die
Live! Love!
Burn! Die!
Live! Love!
Burn! Die!
Live! Love!
Burn! Die!
Live! Love!
Burn! Die!
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i was hoping i'd find more interpretation here...
I dont know if he's saying she's thinking of suicide, maybe just deep psychological problems. I think he's saying she's focused too much on vanity and the exterior, where on the inside she's bitter and cold. "An emphasis on function rather than design."
I think in the music video he's tied up to convey his willingness to do anything for her. the cigarette ..etc. the video is what originally interested me in the meaning of these lyrics. thoughts?