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 stop
Stabbing
When you stop
Screaming
It's dropping to the terrain at my feet
Palm trees are my only company
On this beach
Star crossed lovers obsess
Alluring dreams of touching starry skies
Ill love you until my last breathe
Each speck of sand fills in each footstep along the shore
As every tide rolls in; every one takes its toll
The salt in this water is nauseating
Keeping me trapped and running in circles
On this beach star crossed lovers obsess
Alluring dreams of touching starry skies
A quick glance over my shoulder reveals a number only seen in the movies
Chardes of glass, and a decayed piece of parchment half buried that reads:
'you cured me of my foolish obsession with love'
I'll love you until my last breath takes you from me
Stabbing
When you stop
Screaming
It's dropping to the terrain at my feet
Palm trees are my only company
On this beach
Star crossed lovers obsess
Alluring dreams of touching starry skies
Ill love you until my last breathe
Each speck of sand fills in each footstep along the shore
As every tide rolls in; every one takes its toll
The salt in this water is nauseating
Keeping me trapped and running in circles
On this beach star crossed lovers obsess
Alluring dreams of touching starry skies
A quick glance over my shoulder reveals a number only seen in the movies
Chardes of glass, and a decayed piece of parchment half buried that reads:
'you cured me of my foolish obsession with love'
I'll love you until my last breath takes you from me
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Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
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This song was originally written by a guy called Peter Gutteridge. He was one of the founders of the "Dunedin Sound" a musical scene in the south of New Zealand in the early 80s. From there it was covered by "The Clean" one of the early bands of that scene (he had originally been a member of in it's early days, writing a couple of their best early songs). The Dunedin sound, and the Clean became popular on american college radio in the mid to late 80s. I guess Yo La Tengo heard that version.
Great version of a great song,
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I don't think it's necessarily about sex. It's about wanting to start the day with some love and affection. Maybe a warm cuddle. I'm not alone in interpreting it that way! For example:
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this song is perfect!