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.
I didn't ask for this,
I couldn't ask for that,
I wouldn't ask for any change in plans.
Am I ever right?
When you're such a brat,
I feel much better in your hands.
Try to take your word,
I want to take you down,
You never caught me lying.
I'm trying not to shout,
Wanna work it out,
I've been so long denying.
[Chorus]
I'm a long time gone,
Keeping your secrets for too long,
Baby you ain't half of what you used to be.
In this dim October sky,
I've got no more tears left to cry,
And I'm finally learning,
You can't be too strong.
I'm a long time gone.
When you understand,
There's no one truth,
And we're three-thousand miles apart.
Try and act your age,
And you're a flaming youth,
You seek the end,
But never start.
If I'm a man,
Do I have the strength,
To change what I'm becoming?
I've been such a fool,
Didn't want to lose,
It's been a long time coming.
[Chorus]
I'm a long time gone,
I'm a long time gone.
[Chorus]
I'm a long time gone,
I'm a long time gone,
I'm a long time gone,
I'm a long time gone.
I'm a long time gone,
I'm a long time gone,
I'm a long time gone,
I'm a long time gone.
I couldn't ask for that,
I wouldn't ask for any change in plans.
Am I ever right?
When you're such a brat,
I feel much better in your hands.
Try to take your word,
I want to take you down,
You never caught me lying.
I'm trying not to shout,
Wanna work it out,
I've been so long denying.
[Chorus]
I'm a long time gone,
Keeping your secrets for too long,
Baby you ain't half of what you used to be.
In this dim October sky,
I've got no more tears left to cry,
And I'm finally learning,
You can't be too strong.
I'm a long time gone.
When you understand,
There's no one truth,
And we're three-thousand miles apart.
Try and act your age,
And you're a flaming youth,
You seek the end,
But never start.
If I'm a man,
Do I have the strength,
To change what I'm becoming?
I've been such a fool,
Didn't want to lose,
It's been a long time coming.
[Chorus]
I'm a long time gone,
I'm a long time gone.
[Chorus]
I'm a long time gone,
I'm a long time gone,
I'm a long time gone,
I'm a long time gone.
I'm a long time gone,
I'm a long time gone,
I'm a long time gone,
I'm a long time gone.
Lyrics submitted by MajorLodgeVictory
Long Time Gone Lyrics as written by Jesse Valenzuela Danny Wilde
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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