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.
Alone in my bed thinking of you
Your beautiful smile turned to be faked and cruel
Shape of an angel but nothing inside
I was blinded by the gaze in your eyes
Losing my mind
Losing my will to live, my strength to carry on
Our lust of this love is gone
Crashing down
From way too high
No more tears left to cry
I thought we're born to share this life
Another victim of your lies
It's here and now, the moment of truth
No more lies, no angel disguise
You can't hurt me now
Who's the next you let down?
Another victim of your lies
Losing my mind
Losing my will to live, my strength to carry on
Our lust of this love is gone
Crashing down
From way too high
No more tears left to cry
I thought we're born to share this life
Another victim of your lies
Your beautiful smile turned to be faked and cruel
Shape of an angel but nothing inside
I was blinded by the gaze in your eyes
Losing my mind
Losing my will to live, my strength to carry on
Our lust of this love is gone
Crashing down
From way too high
No more tears left to cry
I thought we're born to share this life
Another victim of your lies
It's here and now, the moment of truth
No more lies, no angel disguise
You can't hurt me now
Who's the next you let down?
Another victim of your lies
Losing my mind
Losing my will to live, my strength to carry on
Our lust of this love is gone
Crashing down
From way too high
No more tears left to cry
I thought we're born to share this life
Another victim of your lies
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