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.
Upon the rails, among the weeds,
I had a moment of serenity.
I saw you standing, in all the green,
Upon the rusting rail, balancing.
You were the only answer.
My plans spun all around you.
Five years in the wrong, I am assured,
My name to you is just
Another word.
And in your bed, in Morsetown,
You had magazines thrown around, from under them,
The phone had rang, and in the margin there you wrote the number down.
You were the only answer,
My plans spun all around you,
Five years in the wrong, I am assured,
My name to you is just
Another word.
Another word.
Another word.
The only answer.
Another word.
The only answer.
The only answer.
The only answer.
I had a moment of serenity.
I saw you standing, in all the green,
Upon the rusting rail, balancing.
You were the only answer.
My plans spun all around you.
Five years in the wrong, I am assured,
My name to you is just
Another word.
And in your bed, in Morsetown,
You had magazines thrown around, from under them,
The phone had rang, and in the margin there you wrote the number down.
You were the only answer,
My plans spun all around you,
Five years in the wrong, I am assured,
My name to you is just
Another word.
Another word.
Another word.
The only answer.
Another word.
The only answer.
The only answer.
The only answer.
Lyrics submitted by ulcailinchick, edited by AtomicCEO
The Only Answer Lyrics as written by Mike Doughty
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these words ring true: You were the only answer. My plans spun all around you.