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.
life won't change today
every single day
things don't come my way
it's just my time to fade
they move on, the people, they go out
just why the filler is without
things don't come my way
i cover up my face
at my only rate
every single day
you sit still and the twins walk right by
you feel thin, as the lead of your life
dress on, the feeling, correspond
with the side of the road that we're on
life won't change today
i cover up my face
every single day
at my only rate
you sit still and the twins walk right by
you feel thin, as the lead of your life
people want to whisper when they shout
and move on, the people, they go out
nothing will change today
is what I always say
yes things will get too rough
i can never get enough
they move on, people, they go out
it's just why the filler is without
people want to whisper when they shout
it's 'cause on the inside, they're in doubt
life won't change today
i cover up my face
at my only rate
it's just my time to fade
every single day
things don't come my way
it's just my time to fade
they move on, the people, they go out
just why the filler is without
things don't come my way
i cover up my face
at my only rate
every single day
you sit still and the twins walk right by
you feel thin, as the lead of your life
dress on, the feeling, correspond
with the side of the road that we're on
life won't change today
i cover up my face
every single day
at my only rate
you sit still and the twins walk right by
you feel thin, as the lead of your life
people want to whisper when they shout
and move on, the people, they go out
nothing will change today
is what I always say
yes things will get too rough
i can never get enough
they move on, people, they go out
it's just why the filler is without
people want to whisper when they shout
it's 'cause on the inside, they're in doubt
life won't change today
i cover up my face
at my only rate
it's just my time to fade
Lyrics submitted by fadingtrails
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