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.
when you're going out
when i'm staying in
keep your head above
head above water
you could start again
keep your head above
we don't want each other
we don't want our love
start from one and two
count from one to five
we can't change this feeling
we can't change this time
learn to, learn to trust
let no one else in
start from one and two
count from one to five
when you go out
and i'm staying in
little has changed
but it's just enough
when i'm staying in
keep your head above
head above water
you could start again
keep your head above
we don't want each other
we don't want our love
start from one and two
count from one to five
we can't change this feeling
we can't change this time
learn to, learn to trust
let no one else in
start from one and two
count from one to five
when you go out
and i'm staying in
little has changed
but it's just enough
Lyrics submitted by secxtanx
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