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.
Sweet memories flashing very quickly by
Reminding me and giving me a reason why
I know that my goal is more than a thought
I'll be there when I teach what I've been taught
And I've been taught
You know we've told you before
But you didn't hear us then
So you still question why
No you didn't listen again
You didn't listen again, whoa
Sweet memories, I never thought it would be like this
Reminding me, oh, just how close I came to missing
I know that this is the way for me to go
You'll be there when you know what I know
And I know
You know we've told you before
But you didn't hear us then
So you still question why
No, you didn't listen again
No, oh, oh
You didn't listen again
Reminding me and giving me a reason why
I know that my goal is more than a thought
I'll be there when I teach what I've been taught
And I've been taught
You know we've told you before
But you didn't hear us then
So you still question why
No you didn't listen again
You didn't listen again, whoa
Sweet memories, I never thought it would be like this
Reminding me, oh, just how close I came to missing
I know that this is the way for me to go
You'll be there when you know what I know
And I know
You know we've told you before
But you didn't hear us then
So you still question why
No, you didn't listen again
No, oh, oh
You didn't listen again
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Well, dasquien's first post comment simply meant it was the first post for the song... Still quite good. The problem with rush is that, at least during this era, they have little that is bad, but even less that is spectacular. (whereas other bands I like, such as Pink Floyd or Jethro Tull or ELP had lots of great songs and couple stinkers).
Pink Floyd and Jethro Tull are horrible comparisons as both are less than stellar. Pink Floyd is for drug addicts.
Both Floyd and Rush are awesome in their own right...listen to "Animals", "Wish you Were Here" or more recently "Division Bell" don't be so judgemental force...Floyd is no more for drugy's than Rush is...I love both!
inpraiseoffolly...3 things you should learn...you're an idiot...your user name is gay...and, there is no "problem" with Rush...you're obviously not familiar with their body of work or talent level,so... <br /> I'm wasting no more time with you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!