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've resolved upon this course, which has no need of you
Denying this day, didn't stop it from coming
Promise me, that you won't be consumed when you realize
We're screaming at the same moon
Shredded by state lines
Press my face up against the glass
With both eyelids shut and baby, this won't get any easier
Baby, this won't get any easier
Baby, this won't get any easier
Don't let this die, we may never fall in love again
It's hard but worth the wait when it's over
Don't let this die, we may never fall in love again
It's hard but worth the wait when it's over
Now open up wide, fist first down your throat
Where no beauty lies, and rip out what should've been mine
Comfort always made the rescue, we always hoped 'for the best'
I'll burn this with torches, and drown in my consideration
I'll burn this with torches, and drown in my consideration
Denying this day, didn't stop it from coming
Promise me, that you won't be consumed when you realize
We're screaming at the same moon
Shredded by state lines
Press my face up against the glass
With both eyelids shut and baby, this won't get any easier
Baby, this won't get any easier
Baby, this won't get any easier
Don't let this die, we may never fall in love again
It's hard but worth the wait when it's over
Don't let this die, we may never fall in love again
It's hard but worth the wait when it's over
Now open up wide, fist first down your throat
Where no beauty lies, and rip out what should've been mine
Comfort always made the rescue, we always hoped 'for the best'
I'll burn this with torches, and drown in my consideration
I'll burn this with torches, and drown in my consideration
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No Hardcore Dancing in the Living Room Lyrics as written by Craigery Owens Bradley Bell
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