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.
You're amazing but You're taking too much time
I've only got six candles left
And I'm trying to keep this off my mind
It's getting darker but it's the way they make me feel
They try to fill my head with questions
They all doubt You but I know that You are real
If it takes time then I'll be patient
Know that I will still believe
I'll take Your hand and hold it tightly
'Cause I know You'll carry me
Take me whole, take me in, take these last six candles
And when I'm tired and warin' thin
Give me the strength to carry on
Here I am, see my hands, take these last six candles
We're movin' on, we'll keep, keep movin' on
And I'm so thankful for every breath I take
There's not a moment that goes by
I waste wipin' tears out of my cryin' face
Don't look so sad, You've missed the point
I'm still so glad I knew You, against the odds
I'll take my chances and burn this candle through You
If it takes time then I'll be patient
Know that I will still believe
I'll take Your hand and hold it tightly
'Cause I know You'll carry me
Take me whole, take me in, take these last six candles
And when I'm tired and warin' thin
Give me the strength to carry on
Here I am, see my hands, take these last six candles
We're movin' on, we'll keep, keep movin' on
If I could ever see the way You understand me
When no one else can see it, I know You so own me
I'll be the one who listens only when You tell me
Not walking, but running, not talking yeah, yeah
And they might not ever understand why I do what I do
But I can only speak my mind and what I feel is true
I'll take a vow to be the only one to stand if it takes
All that I am, I will be standing there, there
Take me whole, take me in, take these last six candles
And when I'm tired and warin' thin
Give me the strength to carry on
Here I am, see my hands, take these last six candles
We're movin' on, we'll keep, keep movin' on
Take me whole, take me in, take these last six candles
And when I'm tired and warin' thin
Give me the strength to carry on
Here I am, see my hands, take these last six candles
We're movin' on, we'll keep, keep movin' on
I've only got six candles left
And I'm trying to keep this off my mind
It's getting darker but it's the way they make me feel
They try to fill my head with questions
They all doubt You but I know that You are real
If it takes time then I'll be patient
Know that I will still believe
I'll take Your hand and hold it tightly
'Cause I know You'll carry me
Take me whole, take me in, take these last six candles
And when I'm tired and warin' thin
Give me the strength to carry on
Here I am, see my hands, take these last six candles
We're movin' on, we'll keep, keep movin' on
And I'm so thankful for every breath I take
There's not a moment that goes by
I waste wipin' tears out of my cryin' face
Don't look so sad, You've missed the point
I'm still so glad I knew You, against the odds
I'll take my chances and burn this candle through You
If it takes time then I'll be patient
Know that I will still believe
I'll take Your hand and hold it tightly
'Cause I know You'll carry me
Take me whole, take me in, take these last six candles
And when I'm tired and warin' thin
Give me the strength to carry on
Here I am, see my hands, take these last six candles
We're movin' on, we'll keep, keep movin' on
If I could ever see the way You understand me
When no one else can see it, I know You so own me
I'll be the one who listens only when You tell me
Not walking, but running, not talking yeah, yeah
And they might not ever understand why I do what I do
But I can only speak my mind and what I feel is true
I'll take a vow to be the only one to stand if it takes
All that I am, I will be standing there, there
Take me whole, take me in, take these last six candles
And when I'm tired and warin' thin
Give me the strength to carry on
Here I am, see my hands, take these last six candles
We're movin' on, we'll keep, keep movin' on
Take me whole, take me in, take these last six candles
And when I'm tired and warin' thin
Give me the strength to carry on
Here I am, see my hands, take these last six candles
We're movin' on, we'll keep, keep movin' on
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