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.
Broken glass and red lights flash I can
(If sunrise sunrise is your muse than I can)
See the city burning for miles
Run back for all you can
(If secrets secrets never change)
Then I’m easy to replace
So come on baby its okay to
(I’ll be the last thing on your mind)
Say the words you’re dying to say
I’m clocking out for this one
(I’m falling falling faster than you’ll ever run)
And I’ll promise to show you the way
So call me on all my lies
Feed me on resignation
Its all a game till you break a heart
Then it’s a battle station
My tongue is still guilty if theres
One thing about me that still changes you
My empty streets still prove
That you’ll NEVER second guess me
Never stop to undress me
With your eyes
We might win this time
So choose the place (I’ll choose the time)
And pretty soon (You’ll realize)
This trace of lipstick down his back (down his back)
Is all we had
Over and over we lie (so here we lie)
Swimmin in sheets of white (bedsheets of white)
One day in this sea you’ll be drowning with me
So call me on all my lies
Feed me on resignation
Its all a game till the teardrops fall
Then it’s a battle station
My tongue is still guilty if theres
One thing about me that still changes you
My empty streets still prove
That you’ll NEVER second guess me
Never stop to undress me
With your eyes
We might win this time
I know you thought that I was perfect
But im not sure now that I am worth it
WITH MY BACK AGAINST THE WALL
I’LL BE WAITING FOR YOUR CALL
To set me free AGAIN
My tongue is still guilty if theres
One thing about me that still changes you
My empty streets still prove
That you’ll NEVER second guess me
Never stop to undress me
With your eyes
We might win this time
My tongue is still guilty if theres
One thing about me that still changes you
My empty streets still prove
That you’ll NEVER second guess me
Never stop to undress me
With your eyes
We might win this time
NEVER second guess me
Never stop to undress me
With your eyes
We might win this time
(If sunrise sunrise is your muse than I can)
See the city burning for miles
Run back for all you can
(If secrets secrets never change)
Then I’m easy to replace
So come on baby its okay to
(I’ll be the last thing on your mind)
Say the words you’re dying to say
I’m clocking out for this one
(I’m falling falling faster than you’ll ever run)
And I’ll promise to show you the way
So call me on all my lies
Feed me on resignation
Its all a game till you break a heart
Then it’s a battle station
My tongue is still guilty if theres
One thing about me that still changes you
My empty streets still prove
That you’ll NEVER second guess me
Never stop to undress me
With your eyes
We might win this time
So choose the place (I’ll choose the time)
And pretty soon (You’ll realize)
This trace of lipstick down his back (down his back)
Is all we had
Over and over we lie (so here we lie)
Swimmin in sheets of white (bedsheets of white)
One day in this sea you’ll be drowning with me
So call me on all my lies
Feed me on resignation
Its all a game till the teardrops fall
Then it’s a battle station
My tongue is still guilty if theres
One thing about me that still changes you
My empty streets still prove
That you’ll NEVER second guess me
Never stop to undress me
With your eyes
We might win this time
I know you thought that I was perfect
But im not sure now that I am worth it
WITH MY BACK AGAINST THE WALL
I’LL BE WAITING FOR YOUR CALL
To set me free AGAIN
My tongue is still guilty if theres
One thing about me that still changes you
My empty streets still prove
That you’ll NEVER second guess me
Never stop to undress me
With your eyes
We might win this time
My tongue is still guilty if theres
One thing about me that still changes you
My empty streets still prove
That you’ll NEVER second guess me
Never stop to undress me
With your eyes
We might win this time
NEVER second guess me
Never stop to undress me
With your eyes
We might win this time
Lyrics submitted by mkid234
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