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.
an adequate reminder
the note you left with bad news
on good days
you’re one track with bad days
so here I stand with broken bones
trying hard to make you smile
don’t you think it’s time
having gone without you for a while
here I stand with broken bones
trying hard to make you smile
so start a fire, and watch it burn
change the season, the leaves all turn into the colors
when we fell into each other
the time is winding, but we're both hiding
from whatever we’ll become
so take a breath, from an empty chest
cuz we’ve fallen out of love
so here I stand with broken bones
trying hard to make you smile
don’t you think it’s time
having gone without you for a while
Here I stand with broken bones
trying hard to make you smile(2x)
the note you left with bad news
on good days
you’re one track with bad days
so here I stand with broken bones
trying hard to make you smile
don’t you think it’s time
having gone without you for a while
here I stand with broken bones
trying hard to make you smile
so start a fire, and watch it burn
change the season, the leaves all turn into the colors
when we fell into each other
the time is winding, but we're both hiding
from whatever we’ll become
so take a breath, from an empty chest
cuz we’ve fallen out of love
so here I stand with broken bones
trying hard to make you smile
don’t you think it’s time
having gone without you for a while
Here I stand with broken bones
trying hard to make you smile(2x)
Lyrics submitted by OMGstephanie
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