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 see the sand fall through my hand
A subtle picture, quiet reminder
We're staring through this hour glass
When will it run out? When will we run out?
We've learned to build our castles out of sand for so long
So temporary, I watch them tumble down
It's time to let it go
Turn back the hand to the beginning
Wouldn't it be nice, give it some more time
Bury yourself under the blanket
How do we slow down?
How do we walk when we're supposed to run?
Surround ourselves with plastic bonds
It give us comfort, comfort in numbers
These monuments will always stand
Our lonely temples, lean too we'll all fall
Try to appreciate what little time we have
Let's slow it down, life's so uncertain
We lay our brother's down
It's time to let it go
Turn back the hand to the beginning
Wouldn't it be nice, give it some more time
Bury yourself under the blanket
How do we slow down?
How do we walk when we're supposed to run?
Don't let life pass you by tonight
Brace inside, brace yourself this time
Now I know it's time to let it go
Turn back those hands to the beginning
Wouldn't it be nice, give it some more time
Bury yourself under the blanket
How do we slow down?
How do we walk when we're supposed to run?
A subtle picture, quiet reminder
We're staring through this hour glass
When will it run out? When will we run out?
We've learned to build our castles out of sand for so long
So temporary, I watch them tumble down
It's time to let it go
Turn back the hand to the beginning
Wouldn't it be nice, give it some more time
Bury yourself under the blanket
How do we slow down?
How do we walk when we're supposed to run?
Surround ourselves with plastic bonds
It give us comfort, comfort in numbers
These monuments will always stand
Our lonely temples, lean too we'll all fall
Try to appreciate what little time we have
Let's slow it down, life's so uncertain
We lay our brother's down
It's time to let it go
Turn back the hand to the beginning
Wouldn't it be nice, give it some more time
Bury yourself under the blanket
How do we slow down?
How do we walk when we're supposed to run?
Don't let life pass you by tonight
Brace inside, brace yourself this time
Now I know it's time to let it go
Turn back those hands to the beginning
Wouldn't it be nice, give it some more time
Bury yourself under the blanket
How do we slow down?
How do we walk when we're supposed to run?
Lyrics submitted by BrandNew1208
Life Songs Lyrics as written by Jon Berry Clark Domae
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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