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.
If love comes your way
don't be afraid
Unlock the box you heart's encased
Hope it wont change
and beware of the games
that she'll want to start playing
Oh, lately babe
I stay awake thinking this life gets lonely
Well maybe I'm just scared
scared to let you go
I want you to know
right from hello
your love just keept me wondering
Well maybe I'm just tired
tired of never knowing
I know I'm not good enough for you
If I can be saved
show me the way
Help me help myself, baby
Don't be confused
our love is true
Just tell by the way I'm looking at you
(TWO & A HALF MIN LATER Hidden Track Begins!)
everyday slips away
life becomes a soft hum
no reason your mind grows numb
you stop making love
going through the motions
tell me how come no one gets what they really want
and love only when its convenient
we act like we know more than we know
we treat love like its something youre owed
that youre owed, owe owe owe...
yesterday
i thought i heard you say
who you think youre kidding
we are all pissing into the wind
wearing sheeps skin
hiding from the same things that i danced in
but no one gets what they really want
and love only when its convenient
we act like we know more than we know
we treat love like its something youre owed
but maybe ive found you
maybe ive found something i love
maybe ive found you
maybe ive found something i love
don't be afraid
Unlock the box you heart's encased
Hope it wont change
and beware of the games
that she'll want to start playing
Oh, lately babe
I stay awake thinking this life gets lonely
Well maybe I'm just scared
scared to let you go
I want you to know
right from hello
your love just keept me wondering
Well maybe I'm just tired
tired of never knowing
I know I'm not good enough for you
If I can be saved
show me the way
Help me help myself, baby
Don't be confused
our love is true
Just tell by the way I'm looking at you
(TWO & A HALF MIN LATER Hidden Track Begins!)
everyday slips away
life becomes a soft hum
no reason your mind grows numb
you stop making love
going through the motions
tell me how come no one gets what they really want
and love only when its convenient
we act like we know more than we know
we treat love like its something youre owed
that youre owed, owe owe owe...
yesterday
i thought i heard you say
who you think youre kidding
we are all pissing into the wind
wearing sheeps skin
hiding from the same things that i danced in
but no one gets what they really want
and love only when its convenient
we act like we know more than we know
we treat love like its something youre owed
but maybe ive found you
maybe ive found something i love
maybe ive found you
maybe ive found something i love
Lyrics submitted by floz2323, edited by PETRALUVSMUSIC
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