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.
I'll say it once for the bayside
I come alive when the light dies
Overcast but we're inside
Eyes wide, lied twice, my advice don't mean shit tonight
And I've been lying through my teeth to get my feelings right
And I feel alright
So girl turn the lights down
Yeah
And too many times I've been caught up when I know better
So I let you back down cause I don't want to let out
That I've been dying since I saw you were gone
Forget me cause I ain't waiting for no one
You can try to get away
I come alive when the light dies
Overcast but we're inside
Eyes wide, lied twice, my advice don't mean shit tonight
And I've been lying through my teeth to get my feelings right
And I feel alright
So girl turn the lights down
Yeah
And too many times I've been caught up when I know better
So I let you back down cause I don't want to let out
That I've been dying since I saw you were gone
Forget me cause I ain't waiting for no one
You can try to get away
Lyrics submitted by knuckball7
Get Away Lyrics as written by Brian Terrero-batista
Lyrics © TUNECORE INC, O/B/O DistroKid
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