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 we put our heads together, I think we can salvage it
If we ride the stormy weather, will we really benefit?
Is there anything left to save now anyway?
When you're near my heart beats quicker, faster
It's your skin as pale as alabaster
It has to be, it has to end
Losing a lover, gaining a friend
Yesterday your virtue inspired me
And yesterday you ignited the flames that burnt inside of me
So why when I wake up today are the ashes about us?
Now I've lost the strength to crush a flower
And now I grow weaker with the passing hours
You once was the fire, you once was the glow
I was so sure then, and now I don't know
I've wasted time away,
But I think that it's ok 'cause
I've wasted time away with you
Now look what we've built together
We didn't waste anything
We've built a fire that burns too strong to die
Or am I a liar who smothers the flames?
When you're near my heart beats quicker, faster
It's your skin as pale as alabaster
It has to be, it has to end
Losing a lover, lying to a friend
I've wasted time away,
But I think that it's ok 'cause,
I've wasted time away with you
If we ride the stormy weather, will we really benefit?
Is there anything left to save now anyway?
When you're near my heart beats quicker, faster
It's your skin as pale as alabaster
It has to be, it has to end
Losing a lover, gaining a friend
Yesterday your virtue inspired me
And yesterday you ignited the flames that burnt inside of me
So why when I wake up today are the ashes about us?
Now I've lost the strength to crush a flower
And now I grow weaker with the passing hours
You once was the fire, you once was the glow
I was so sure then, and now I don't know
I've wasted time away,
But I think that it's ok 'cause
I've wasted time away with you
Now look what we've built together
We didn't waste anything
We've built a fire that burns too strong to die
Or am I a liar who smothers the flames?
When you're near my heart beats quicker, faster
It's your skin as pale as alabaster
It has to be, it has to end
Losing a lover, lying to a friend
I've wasted time away,
But I think that it's ok 'cause,
I've wasted time away with you
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Putting Out Fires Lyrics as written by Adam Patrick Devlin Edward Daniel Chester
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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When you’re near my heart beats quicker, faster. It’s your skin as pale as alabaster. It has to be, it has to end. Losing a lover, gaining a friend.
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