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.
The night was born the moon turned fire red.
Said the night I was born the moon turned a fire red.
My poor mother cried, the gypsy was right and she fell down, right down dead
I float in liquid garden down in arizona red sand
I float in liquid gardens down in arizona red sand
I taste the honey from a flower named blue
and New York drowns while we held hands
My arrows are made of desire as far away as jupitur sulfer minds
My arrows are made of dessires far away as jupitur sulfer minds, down by the methane sea
My room is made of mirrors, I see you but
lord knows I cant see me
I make love to you little girl in your sleep
and ya felt no pain
I remember walkin in your dreams late at night
and Ive seen your smile tear stain.
And Im a million miles dimensions away from you
and Im in your picture frame, picture frame
In your picture frame.
Said the night I was born the moon turned a fire red.
My poor mother cried, the gypsy was right and she fell down, right down dead
I float in liquid garden down in arizona red sand
I float in liquid gardens down in arizona red sand
I taste the honey from a flower named blue
and New York drowns while we held hands
My arrows are made of desire as far away as jupitur sulfer minds
My arrows are made of dessires far away as jupitur sulfer minds, down by the methane sea
My room is made of mirrors, I see you but
lord knows I cant see me
I make love to you little girl in your sleep
and ya felt no pain
I remember walkin in your dreams late at night
and Ive seen your smile tear stain.
And Im a million miles dimensions away from you
and Im in your picture frame, picture frame
In your picture frame.
Lyrics submitted by nicknock
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