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.
[Kim]
Blasted earth
All immersed
Golden cave
The blondes come first
I love the way you move
I hope it's not too late for me
It's too good on the sea
where the light is green,
where the light is green
Jagged brain
Slow refrain
We love the jams,
and jams run free
I love the way you move
I hope it's not too late for me
It's too good on the sea
where the light is green,
where the light is green
Jagged brain
Slow refrain
Blasted earth
All immersed
Golden cave
The blondes come first
I love the way you move
I hope it's not too late for me
It's too good on the sea
where the light is green,
where the light is green
Jagged brain
Slow refrain
We love the jams,
and jams run free
I love the way you move
I hope it's not too late for me
It's too good on the sea
where the light is green,
where the light is green
Jagged brain
Slow refrain
Lyrics submitted by rather_dirty_nation
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