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.
Here's a letter
I'm writing to you
Of all the things
I never could have said
(And its the truth)
It's the letter
You're burning from me
Of all the things
You never wanted to hear.
I don't know what I'm trying to say
Stencil in your heart
Into anothers hands
And you're saying
Nothing at all.
Nothing at all
I don't know what I'm trying to say
Stencil in your heart
Into anothers hands
And you say it best
My heart your hands
Can you feel it burn?
Burn inside your heart.
Here's a letter
I'm writing to you
Of all the things
I never could have said
It's the letter
You're burning from me
Of all the things
You never wanted to hear
I don't know what I'm trying to say
Stencil in your heart
Into anothers hands
And you're saying
Nothing at all
Nothing at all
I don't know what I'm trying to say
Stencil in your heart
Into anothers hands
And you say it best
My heart your hands
Close your eyes and think of me
I'm taking back everything
Close your eyes and think of me
I'm taking back everything
I can't forget your face
(Here's the letter you'll burn)
I can't forget what you've said
(Here's the letter you'll burn)
I can't erase the memories
(Here's the letter you'll burn)
It's like running from a ghost
(You'll burn)
You're burning from me
I can't forget your face
You're burning from me
I can't forget the things you've said
I'm writing to you
Of all the things
I never could have said
(And its the truth)
It's the letter
You're burning from me
Of all the things
You never wanted to hear.
I don't know what I'm trying to say
Stencil in your heart
Into anothers hands
And you're saying
Nothing at all.
Nothing at all
I don't know what I'm trying to say
Stencil in your heart
Into anothers hands
And you say it best
My heart your hands
Can you feel it burn?
Burn inside your heart.
Here's a letter
I'm writing to you
Of all the things
I never could have said
It's the letter
You're burning from me
Of all the things
You never wanted to hear
I don't know what I'm trying to say
Stencil in your heart
Into anothers hands
And you're saying
Nothing at all
Nothing at all
I don't know what I'm trying to say
Stencil in your heart
Into anothers hands
And you say it best
My heart your hands
Close your eyes and think of me
I'm taking back everything
Close your eyes and think of me
I'm taking back everything
I can't forget your face
(Here's the letter you'll burn)
I can't forget what you've said
(Here's the letter you'll burn)
I can't erase the memories
(Here's the letter you'll burn)
It's like running from a ghost
(You'll burn)
You're burning from me
I can't forget your face
You're burning from me
I can't forget the things you've said
Lyrics submitted by lovemadetorock
My Heart Your Hands Lyrics as written by Matthew Good Derek Alan Bloom
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave
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