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.
We spent our time, staring at clocks and crossing lines. I always though you were on my side. All you could see were the unattractive parts of me. You
wanted out, wanted to be free. And then came the distance; it's as if two years were like an instant. Suddenly I wasn't worth the wait... I don't think I
can take much more of this, but I can't let it end. Because who would I be without the one who taught me how to pretend?... Which way to go? We lost our
map sometime ago; you walk above, and I'll walk below. I've done my share, and we both know that I've done my best in killing you with kindness... Aren't
we walking contradictions? Having love, but calling it fiction... I need to be on my own (at least for now). You need to be on your own. But all these
thoughts I keep inside; because don't we love wasting our time.
wanted out, wanted to be free. And then came the distance; it's as if two years were like an instant. Suddenly I wasn't worth the wait... I don't think I
can take much more of this, but I can't let it end. Because who would I be without the one who taught me how to pretend?... Which way to go? We lost our
map sometime ago; you walk above, and I'll walk below. I've done my share, and we both know that I've done my best in killing you with kindness... Aren't
we walking contradictions? Having love, but calling it fiction... I need to be on my own (at least for now). You need to be on your own. But all these
thoughts I keep inside; because don't we love wasting our time.
Lyrics submitted by L-Kyne
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