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'm gonna give it away to you,
I thought I'd hold out for something more but I cant wait,
Don't hold your breath cuz I'll be gone in the morning,
These city lights have become more than I can take,
And I won't break
So let's set the record straight,
Everyday is a storm that's waiting
to strike,
And every night is a dream but not real,
Life is not what it may seem,
So get off your ass and pull your face
on outta the dirt,
A few looks back and you'll see,
That this is worth the heartache and the tears,
So...
And the record plays on and on
This is our ticket somewhere,
Is this gonna get me somewhere far away from home?
And the record plays on and on
This is our ticket somewhere,
Is this gonna get me somewhere far away from home?
Go to college and learn something nobody needs,
It's 3 AM, have you found a place to
slip away your make up and the lies that you try?
Open your legs if you think your futures inside,
I see you blushing,
Do you have something to hide those bruises on your neck this time?
And the record plays on and on
This is our ticket somewhere,
Is this gonna get me somewhere far away from home?
And the record plays on and on
This is our ticket somewhere,
Is this gonna get me somewhere far away from home, my home?
Alone...
Say hello, to the best, few years of your lifetime spent, and persuit of love,
We are crashing everything on this town tonight,
I'm gonna give it away to you,
I thought I'd hold for something more but I can't wait
I thought I'd hold out for something more but I cant wait,
Don't hold your breath cuz I'll be gone in the morning,
These city lights have become more than I can take,
And I won't break
So let's set the record straight,
Everyday is a storm that's waiting
to strike,
And every night is a dream but not real,
Life is not what it may seem,
So get off your ass and pull your face
on outta the dirt,
A few looks back and you'll see,
That this is worth the heartache and the tears,
So...
And the record plays on and on
This is our ticket somewhere,
Is this gonna get me somewhere far away from home?
And the record plays on and on
This is our ticket somewhere,
Is this gonna get me somewhere far away from home?
Go to college and learn something nobody needs,
It's 3 AM, have you found a place to
slip away your make up and the lies that you try?
Open your legs if you think your futures inside,
I see you blushing,
Do you have something to hide those bruises on your neck this time?
And the record plays on and on
This is our ticket somewhere,
Is this gonna get me somewhere far away from home?
And the record plays on and on
This is our ticket somewhere,
Is this gonna get me somewhere far away from home, my home?
Alone...
Say hello, to the best, few years of your lifetime spent, and persuit of love,
We are crashing everything on this town tonight,
I'm gonna give it away to you,
I thought I'd hold for something more but I can't wait
Lyrics submitted by fedorov1fan
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