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.
On a Tuesday in the rain I never thought there'd come a day
If I put myself to the test would I ever raise a fist
Would I just shut my mouth, would I just block it out?
I've sworn a million times never to be left,
Standing with that feeling
Of hopelessness left standing, just nervous in the alley
When all is said and through
Would I know just what to do
And if I put myself to the test
Would I ever raise a fist
Would I just shut my mouth or just block it out
I've sworn a million times never to be left,
Standing with that feeling
Of hopelessness left standing, just nervous in the alley
Is it a change of heart,
That keeps us apart
And you say it's true
And we know it's true
When all we have left is me and you
And it's so strange,
When all I have left to say
Is I wonder what's worth fighting for?
If I put myself to the test would I ever raise a fist
Would I just shut my mouth, would I just block it out?
I've sworn a million times never to be left,
Standing with that feeling
Of hopelessness left standing, just nervous in the alley
When all is said and through
Would I know just what to do
And if I put myself to the test
Would I ever raise a fist
Would I just shut my mouth or just block it out
I've sworn a million times never to be left,
Standing with that feeling
Of hopelessness left standing, just nervous in the alley
Is it a change of heart,
That keeps us apart
And you say it's true
And we know it's true
When all we have left is me and you
And it's so strange,
When all I have left to say
Is I wonder what's worth fighting for?
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