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.
I've tried not to let anyone in until now
I guess conversations never allow
And I've been feeling like I'm on some sort of marry-go-round
And I know, I know, yeah I know, I know
And I've tried not to let anyone in until now
It took time for me to figure it out
And when I feel like I'm complacent with my head in the clouds
And I know, I know, yeah I know, I know
And every time I wonder what's real you make me feel
You make me feel like a lavender sweater
And I'm caught in bad weather, in my Volkswagen Jetta
You make me feel like a complete work of art
When I'm just falling apart a really nice piece of art
Dear God
(Art, art, art)
I hope you hear me
(Art, art, art)
And I've tried not to let anyone in until now
Misunderstandings are an easy way out
And I've been feeling all this pressure just to figure it out
And I know, don't know, yeah I know, don't know
And I know if I can stay strong I can make it
And try harder when I just can't take it
(Can't take it)
And when everything around me feels so broken and jaded
(Broken and jaded)
And I know, I know, yeah I know, I know
And every time I wonder what's real you make me feel
You make me feel like a lavender sweater
When I'm caught in bad weather, in my Volkswagen Jetta
You make me feel like a complete work of art
When I'm just falling apart a really nice piece of art
(Art, art, art)
It's kinda of warped, but it's picking up slowly
I don't know but I can if you'll show me
I guess sometimes it takes more than
Just fake conversations to feel like I know that
It's kinda hard when I'm planning for something
To get across this whole without jumping
I guess sometimes it takes more than
Just false information to find out who we are
You make me feel like a lavender sweater
And I'm caught in bad weather, in my Volks Wagon Jetta
You make me feel like a complete work of art
When I'm just falling apart a really nice piece of art
I guess conversations never allow
And I've been feeling like I'm on some sort of marry-go-round
And I know, I know, yeah I know, I know
And I've tried not to let anyone in until now
It took time for me to figure it out
And when I feel like I'm complacent with my head in the clouds
And I know, I know, yeah I know, I know
And every time I wonder what's real you make me feel
You make me feel like a lavender sweater
And I'm caught in bad weather, in my Volkswagen Jetta
You make me feel like a complete work of art
When I'm just falling apart a really nice piece of art
Dear God
(Art, art, art)
I hope you hear me
(Art, art, art)
And I've tried not to let anyone in until now
Misunderstandings are an easy way out
And I've been feeling all this pressure just to figure it out
And I know, don't know, yeah I know, don't know
And I know if I can stay strong I can make it
And try harder when I just can't take it
(Can't take it)
And when everything around me feels so broken and jaded
(Broken and jaded)
And I know, I know, yeah I know, I know
And every time I wonder what's real you make me feel
You make me feel like a lavender sweater
When I'm caught in bad weather, in my Volkswagen Jetta
You make me feel like a complete work of art
When I'm just falling apart a really nice piece of art
(Art, art, art)
It's kinda of warped, but it's picking up slowly
I don't know but I can if you'll show me
I guess sometimes it takes more than
Just fake conversations to feel like I know that
It's kinda hard when I'm planning for something
To get across this whole without jumping
I guess sometimes it takes more than
Just false information to find out who we are
You make me feel like a lavender sweater
And I'm caught in bad weather, in my Volks Wagon Jetta
You make me feel like a complete work of art
When I'm just falling apart a really nice piece of art
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If Volkswagen Jetta doesn't make sense to you in this song, just think about it. I think he means that when he's a big mess (caught in bad weather in his Volkswagen Jetta) God can make him feel like a complete work of art. You see, Volkswagen Jettas are extremely nice cars, and nobody wants to be caught in bad weather in a nice car like this- and he says that even when he is in a situation like this- he can still feel like a complete work of art. Get it??
"and my ? weighing down"
I think its "in my volkswagen something"
Awesome song. :]
hm wow it actually could say volkswagon jetta but ill just wait until someone else says they know what it says...
lol i really cant tell driving me crazy
I'm thinking that it says: You make me feel like eleven to twelve and i'm caught in bad weather in my volkswagon now (or volkswagon's down)
then later i have no clue, tell me if u think it's right
Also, i'm not really sure what this song means... make me feel like a nice piece of art? does that mean really nice but u can't touch, or look at from afar, or behind glass or something, i don't really get the meaning of the song
Isn't it about praising God? The word 'God' also appears in the song, doesn't it?<br /> <br /> What I feel is that the singer is praising God for everything that happens, even when he is experiencing bad times. Biblically, God is frequently compared as a Potter that shapes clay, so I am presuming this is the intended meaning here, that God has done a good job shaping the life of this guy. This guy acknowledges God is awesome and he has done a good job in him - hence, a Nice Piece of Art.<br /> <br /> No idea why there aren't any other interpretations, not entirely sure of mine.
Yep it's:
You make me feel like a lavender sweater When I'm caught in bad weather In my Volkswagen Jetta
Source: christianitytoday.com/music/reviews/2006/criticallyashamed.html
Well anwyays, swimandy013, the song is a clever spin on the fact that God makes each of us unique and with a specific purpose.
christianitytoday.com/music/reviews/2006/criticallyashamed.html
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eh screw it. it doent give the whole url. but yeah those are the words.
nah, i have the cd and the leaflet inside says it is volkswagon jetta, u can hear it if u rly try as for what it means, i adore this song i see it as like, even when youre a mess, this person makes u feel beautiful, like a lavender sweater or artwork