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.
You said
We would be golden
When we grow old
You said
We'd never be broken
When we grow old
But if a river could dry to dust
I guess the angels we learned to trust
Can fly away
And like a mountain can lose it's peak
I know another heart can change its beat
Quietly
You said
We'd never be parted
When we grow old
You said
I'll see you in heaven
When we grow old
But if a river could dry to dust
I guess the angels we learned to trust
Can fly away
And like a mountain can lose it's peak
I know another heart can change its beat
Quietly
So goodbye
Come tomorrow
Goodbye
Come tomorrow
Goodbye
Goodbye
Goodbye
Come tomorrow
Goodbye
Come tomorrow
Goodbye
Goodbye
You said
We would be golden
When we grow old
We would be golden
When we grow old
You said
We'd never be broken
When we grow old
But if a river could dry to dust
I guess the angels we learned to trust
Can fly away
And like a mountain can lose it's peak
I know another heart can change its beat
Quietly
You said
We'd never be parted
When we grow old
You said
I'll see you in heaven
When we grow old
But if a river could dry to dust
I guess the angels we learned to trust
Can fly away
And like a mountain can lose it's peak
I know another heart can change its beat
Quietly
So goodbye
Come tomorrow
Goodbye
Come tomorrow
Goodbye
Goodbye
Goodbye
Come tomorrow
Goodbye
Come tomorrow
Goodbye
Goodbye
You said
We would be golden
When we grow old
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Youth Lyrics as written by Ed Roland
Lyrics © KAREN SCHAUBEN PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION
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what CD is this on, i dont have it, and i would like to buy it!
this song is off of their live album home and is also on an ep called from the ground up
Such a beautiful song.
This song reminds me of my ex.. She told me she would never leave me. She was my best friend and the one person i trusted the most, but she slowly lost feelings for me eventually cheating on me and leaving me for another guy. It will never be the same, what we had.
One part of the lyrics really hits home for me
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One part of the lyrics really hits home for me
"And like a mountain can lose it's peak I know another heart can change its beat Quietly"
Meaning, overtime things can change without you realizing it and before you know it, theyre gone.