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 have the upper hand,
To open up the door
Running out,
Running out.
Running out
Shouldn't give youth back.
I have a hardened chain
Connected to my arms.
Running out,
Running out.
Running out
Shouldn't pull apart.
Let's trade this tired home,
For all it's worth in paper.
Running out,
Running out.
Running out,
You react.
Tired of singing.
(You're tied up, never) tired of singing.
(You're tied up, never) tired of singing.
(You're tied up, never) tired of singing.
(With time we're getting) tired of singing.
Revolutionary mind,
Never know to draw the line.
Running out,
Running out.
Running out
Like a fire so sweet.
Tired of singing.
(You're tied up, never) tired of singing.
(You're tied up, never) tired of singing.
(You're tied up, never) tired of singing.
(You're tied up, never) tired of singing.
This will bring you closer.
You want it, you want it.
This will bring you closer.
You want it, you want it.
You want it, you want it.
Imitating Bransby imitating them.
Imitating Bransby imitating them. (You want it, you want it)
This will bring out closer.
Never have to say it.
This will bring out closer. (You want it, you want it)
Never have to say it.
(You're tied up, never) tired of singing.
To open up the door
Running out,
Running out.
Running out
Shouldn't give youth back.
I have a hardened chain
Connected to my arms.
Running out,
Running out.
Running out
Shouldn't pull apart.
Let's trade this tired home,
For all it's worth in paper.
Running out,
Running out.
Running out,
You react.
Tired of singing.
(You're tied up, never) tired of singing.
(You're tied up, never) tired of singing.
(You're tied up, never) tired of singing.
(With time we're getting) tired of singing.
Revolutionary mind,
Never know to draw the line.
Running out,
Running out.
Running out
Like a fire so sweet.
Tired of singing.
(You're tied up, never) tired of singing.
(You're tied up, never) tired of singing.
(You're tied up, never) tired of singing.
(You're tied up, never) tired of singing.
This will bring you closer.
You want it, you want it.
This will bring you closer.
You want it, you want it.
You want it, you want it.
Imitating Bransby imitating them.
Imitating Bransby imitating them. (You want it, you want it)
This will bring out closer.
Never have to say it.
This will bring out closer. (You want it, you want it)
Never have to say it.
(You're tied up, never) tired of singing.
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I think it may be Running Out like bustin' out without caring (like a fire so sweet)... And also compares to Running out ... of Time.. like getting tired, getting older.. I really really don't think it's Running out of Reasons to live at all, as the first comment suggests. ...
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