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.
Yes I feel your words but I do not hear them
Don't you think its strange that time will not support my truth
Why not,
Answer
Yes I thought of you it all comes too easily
How come I don't see the world like you have I got my
Eyes closed, I don't think so
And now I save the world and its all I can believe
Smiles stand still on your face,
Not too late for me
Here I stand, I laugh when I see the world you're in
Smiles stand still on your face
But its not too late for me
Now it's gone, can we start again, start anew
Will it follow us back down
Can it go through life without a frown, oh no
And now I save the world and its all I can believe
Smiles stand still on your face
But its not too late for me
Here I stand and I laugh when I see the world you're in
Smiles stand still on your face,
But its not too, but its not too late for me
[Repeat: x3]
(It's not too late for m)
Don't you think its strange that time will not support my truth
Why not,
Answer
Yes I thought of you it all comes too easily
How come I don't see the world like you have I got my
Eyes closed, I don't think so
And now I save the world and its all I can believe
Smiles stand still on your face,
Not too late for me
Here I stand, I laugh when I see the world you're in
Smiles stand still on your face
But its not too late for me
Now it's gone, can we start again, start anew
Will it follow us back down
Can it go through life without a frown, oh no
And now I save the world and its all I can believe
Smiles stand still on your face
But its not too late for me
Here I stand and I laugh when I see the world you're in
Smiles stand still on your face,
But its not too, but its not too late for me
[Repeat: x3]
(It's not too late for m)
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Awkward Lyrics as written by Lee Gaze Ian Watkins
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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