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.
Our time has ended
I feel it's only just begun
And I'm frustrated
I can't believe you're not the one
My ears are bleeding
Her voice resides inside my head
And now I'm choking
(release this noose around my neck)
Will I just fall to pieces
Or am I alright?
To iron out my creases
You must lacerate me till they're done
These are my final words to you
I know you're listening can you hear me?
The time has come to say 'goodbye'
These are my final words, to you
The clock is ticking
My heart is bursting through my chest
And now I'm crying
(these tears are pouring off my face)
The chair is creaking
Her voice resides inside my head
And now it's over
(you put this noose around my neck)
Will I just fall to pieces
Or am I alright?
To iron out my creases
You must lacerate me till they're done
These are my final words to you
I know you're listening can you hear me?
The time has come to say 'goodbye'
These are my final words, to you
Heaven, where is my angel?
I need her now (holding me)
Heaven, where is my angel
I need her now
Holding me
Tonight
Will I just fall to pieces
Or am I alright?
To iron out my creases
You must lacerate me till they're done
These are my final words to you
I know you're listening can you hear me?
The time has come to say 'goodbye'
These are my final words, to you!
I feel it's only just begun
And I'm frustrated
I can't believe you're not the one
My ears are bleeding
Her voice resides inside my head
And now I'm choking
(release this noose around my neck)
Will I just fall to pieces
Or am I alright?
To iron out my creases
You must lacerate me till they're done
These are my final words to you
I know you're listening can you hear me?
The time has come to say 'goodbye'
These are my final words, to you
The clock is ticking
My heart is bursting through my chest
And now I'm crying
(these tears are pouring off my face)
The chair is creaking
Her voice resides inside my head
And now it's over
(you put this noose around my neck)
Will I just fall to pieces
Or am I alright?
To iron out my creases
You must lacerate me till they're done
These are my final words to you
I know you're listening can you hear me?
The time has come to say 'goodbye'
These are my final words, to you
Heaven, where is my angel?
I need her now (holding me)
Heaven, where is my angel
I need her now
Holding me
Tonight
Will I just fall to pieces
Or am I alright?
To iron out my creases
You must lacerate me till they're done
These are my final words to you
I know you're listening can you hear me?
The time has come to say 'goodbye'
These are my final words, to you!
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