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.
Improbability is falling asleep tonight. (Come tomorrow, you won't be the same.)
I don't see a reason, not right now.
(We'll start anew, we'll even change you're name)
I grasp these sheets and fake this risk.
(We'll grasp these sheets and make this risk a reality)
They'll make you believe that out of your eyelids you'll never see the sun I see.
Will you read me a story, tuck my sheets in, taking your time?
I don't care if you sleep tonight.
You know I'm selfish, yeah, you should expect this type of thing from me.
I know you're oh so tired, but my eyes are wide open.
And the thought of another day is just too much, so just give up.
I would like more than ever just to say goodnight.
Because who knows the morning could bring more than light.
Something to look forward to after the night has said it's prayers and shed it's tears and constructed a new lease on life for you.
Protection is over-rated.
Prepare for a revolution.
I'll just throw in the towel and say goodnight.
I don't see a reason, not right now.
(We'll start anew, we'll even change you're name)
I grasp these sheets and fake this risk.
(We'll grasp these sheets and make this risk a reality)
They'll make you believe that out of your eyelids you'll never see the sun I see.
Will you read me a story, tuck my sheets in, taking your time?
I don't care if you sleep tonight.
You know I'm selfish, yeah, you should expect this type of thing from me.
I know you're oh so tired, but my eyes are wide open.
And the thought of another day is just too much, so just give up.
I would like more than ever just to say goodnight.
Because who knows the morning could bring more than light.
Something to look forward to after the night has said it's prayers and shed it's tears and constructed a new lease on life for you.
Protection is over-rated.
Prepare for a revolution.
I'll just throw in the towel and say goodnight.
Lyrics submitted by juicyemoprep
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