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.
So I'm sorry,
As two hands open doors.
So I'm sorry,
Something serene to steal my life away.
Climbing on the way up,
Sizing up the competition,
Waiting for the right time,
To strike a chord and change your life.
Don't you ever think for one-second that
I will forget the reasons that I cried.
You are no more potent than words that choke me
I sit and ask you two words.
But this is not a product,
And we're not in competition,
Waiting for the right time,
To strike a chord and your life.
Regret's how I spell your name.
In light of what you have done.
How can you not feel the same?
My love will fade with the sun.
As days go by, shed a tear.
I hate your face more than life.
I'll fake a smile for (you) my dear.
So turn away.
Climbing on the way up,
Sizing up the competition,
Waiting for the right time,
To strike a chord and change your life
As two hands open doors.
So I'm sorry,
Something serene to steal my life away.
Climbing on the way up,
Sizing up the competition,
Waiting for the right time,
To strike a chord and change your life.
Don't you ever think for one-second that
I will forget the reasons that I cried.
You are no more potent than words that choke me
I sit and ask you two words.
But this is not a product,
And we're not in competition,
Waiting for the right time,
To strike a chord and your life.
Regret's how I spell your name.
In light of what you have done.
How can you not feel the same?
My love will fade with the sun.
As days go by, shed a tear.
I hate your face more than life.
I'll fake a smile for (you) my dear.
So turn away.
Climbing on the way up,
Sizing up the competition,
Waiting for the right time,
To strike a chord and change your life
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Lilacs & Lolita Lyrics as written by Brian Deneeve Benjamin Perri
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"I sit and ask you two words. "
what are the two words?
yes or no i think, like.."wtf are ya gonna do with your life..or maybe..wtf is gonna happen between you and me" and dont include the Or part.
i cant belive theres not that many replies to this song. these lyrics are so powerful and heartfelt it gives me chills. "I hate your face more than life. " and "Regret's how i spell your name." . Now thats some awesome shit.
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wow .. don't know what else to say...I'm goin to see them live in 2 days .. really looking forward to this. not an easy time for me at the moment .. but their music kinda gives me something..
This song helps me explode about a certain someone who was in my life. It helped alot