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.
she's a gambler spinning wheels
the poisoned victim a look of steal
the coldest heart you've ever felt
the coldest hands you've ever held
ticking down on her way
a million miles still no headway
has her love truly blown
in her mind I'm proud to roam
she's elusive I'm awake
defiantly real there's nothing fake
a mystery now to me and you
open my eyes as I'm next to you
she says my destiny lies in the hands that set me free
a wreckless night she hears me breathe
cursing the skies of this company
you've lost the wisdom deep inside
her bitterness shows its side
if it's true I am doomed
what more is there to hold on to
a strand of hair is all I own
a gift to me this sorry soul
she's elusive I'm awake
defiantly real there's nothing fake
a mystery now to me and you
open my eyes as I'm next to you
she says my destiny lies in the hands that set me free
something says this ain't right
there's more to her than meets the eye
she comes and goes at any time
back in my head to another time
she's elusive I'm awake
defiantly real there's nothing fake
a mystery now to me and you
open my eyes as I'm next to you
she says my destiny lies in the hands that set me free
the poisoned victim a look of steal
the coldest heart you've ever felt
the coldest hands you've ever held
ticking down on her way
a million miles still no headway
has her love truly blown
in her mind I'm proud to roam
she's elusive I'm awake
defiantly real there's nothing fake
a mystery now to me and you
open my eyes as I'm next to you
she says my destiny lies in the hands that set me free
a wreckless night she hears me breathe
cursing the skies of this company
you've lost the wisdom deep inside
her bitterness shows its side
if it's true I am doomed
what more is there to hold on to
a strand of hair is all I own
a gift to me this sorry soul
she's elusive I'm awake
defiantly real there's nothing fake
a mystery now to me and you
open my eyes as I'm next to you
she says my destiny lies in the hands that set me free
something says this ain't right
there's more to her than meets the eye
she comes and goes at any time
back in my head to another time
she's elusive I'm awake
defiantly real there's nothing fake
a mystery now to me and you
open my eyes as I'm next to you
she says my destiny lies in the hands that set me free
Lyrics submitted by jamesmorgan
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