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.
Son, we’ve seen the wilderness,
There’s things one day I’ll have to confess,
Maybe I could have been there a little more.
Sometimes I see that look in your eye,
You want to ask your daddy why,
Things just didn’t work out they way we hoped they would.
And through the blizzard,
I’m your guiding wizard,
But sometimes it’s hard to act so strong.
But don’t worry, Ethan,
Don’t worry, son.
Don’t worry, Ethan,
Everything is done.
Don’t worry, Ethan,
Don’t worry, son.
Daddy’s only looking for his hand in the snow…
…Everything is done.
Sometimes it’s hard for a child to understand,
That his father isn’t perfect, for God’s sake; he’s just a man,
He’s made mistakes,
And caused heartbreaks,
He’s no soldier, hero, king or Superman.
But Ethan, you know your dad would die for you,
Do anything you needed him to,
Cross the world for you, and fight for you,
Protect you and shield you from whatever comes your way.
And through the storm,
I’ll keep you warm,
I’ll be there, together we’re so strong.
So don’t worry, Ethan,
Don’t worry, son.
Don’t worry, Ethan,
Everything is done.
Don’t worry, Ethan,
Don’t worry, son.
Daddy’s only looking for his hand in the snow…
…Everything is done.
Don’t worry.
No, no, don’t worry.
Don’t worry, Ethan.
Don’t worry.
No, no, don’t worry.
No, no, don’t worry.
Don’t worry, Ethan.
There’s things one day I’ll have to confess,
Maybe I could have been there a little more.
Sometimes I see that look in your eye,
You want to ask your daddy why,
Things just didn’t work out they way we hoped they would.
And through the blizzard,
I’m your guiding wizard,
But sometimes it’s hard to act so strong.
But don’t worry, Ethan,
Don’t worry, son.
Don’t worry, Ethan,
Everything is done.
Don’t worry, Ethan,
Don’t worry, son.
Daddy’s only looking for his hand in the snow…
…Everything is done.
Sometimes it’s hard for a child to understand,
That his father isn’t perfect, for God’s sake; he’s just a man,
He’s made mistakes,
And caused heartbreaks,
He’s no soldier, hero, king or Superman.
But Ethan, you know your dad would die for you,
Do anything you needed him to,
Cross the world for you, and fight for you,
Protect you and shield you from whatever comes your way.
And through the storm,
I’ll keep you warm,
I’ll be there, together we’re so strong.
So don’t worry, Ethan,
Don’t worry, son.
Don’t worry, Ethan,
Everything is done.
Don’t worry, Ethan,
Don’t worry, son.
Daddy’s only looking for his hand in the snow…
…Everything is done.
Don’t worry.
No, no, don’t worry.
Don’t worry, Ethan.
Don’t worry.
No, no, don’t worry.
No, no, don’t worry.
Don’t worry, Ethan.
Lyrics submitted by driver08uk
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