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.
i went to your bedroom to see you again
to miss you that much and its such a long time
i went to the aisle to marry your soul
to miss you that much
(chorus)
missing you broke my life
hoping that you feel the same
missing you broke my life
its all over now, you've killed me
Fear is compressed in the back of my stomach
the rust in my eyes from my corroded halo
i remember your smile,
distorted and pure
To hold you til' death.
to miss you that much and its such a long time
i went to the aisle to marry your soul
to miss you that much
(chorus)
missing you broke my life
hoping that you feel the same
missing you broke my life
its all over now, you've killed me
Fear is compressed in the back of my stomach
the rust in my eyes from my corroded halo
i remember your smile,
distorted and pure
To hold you til' death.
Lyrics submitted by Shes_got_issues
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i read an interview with them nd dave mcpherson sed it was about a sad story were sum1 died so i reckon someone like his girlfrend died or something like that
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This is just what I get from the song... very amazing... InMe rule... Firefly is a strange title for the song...
I really liked 'VacantStare's interpretation on this song and i do agree with it. I think this song is so beautiful...definately their best so far!!!!
There best so far aye.....just wait till there album comes out on October the 7th!! its gonna b well good! OoOo n there lil tour thingy 2. hold on there doin that rite now!! Oh pants...(can u swear on this?)....i wanna go n c em!! :D
I am goin to see them at notingham Rock City on the first of september and i so love this song!
rah i love this song and stuff... i think its about not being able to be her and how hes twisted it in his mind into death... so sort of.. like vacants interpretatio only not dead... sort of...
I'm going to see them Sept 1st too. I've seen these guys before, they are amazing live. This is by far my favourite InMe track. And Dave is seriously fine!
Vacant stare's meaning is so rite thats exactly wat i was thinking spot on mate InMe rule ;)
Vacant stare's meaning is so rite thats exactly wat i was thinking spot on mate InMe rule ;)
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