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.
The moon is full
But there is an incompleteness
The days are beautiful
But I feel a bitter sweetness
If I had a wish, or even a choice, I'd wake up to the sound of your voice
Oh, how I miss waking up to the sound of your voice
I let you down
And fell right off your good list
I hope each day you'll find peace
And forgiveness
The alarm clock rings
What a lonely noise
And I long for the sound of your voice
Oh, how I miss waking up to the sound of your voice
Take it from me: there's not much to see
In this void
The saying goes
There will be other dances
This little song is about
Second chances
Just say the word
And I will rejoice
And wake up to the sound of your voice
Oh, how I miss waking up
To the sound
To the sound
To the sound
To the sound
Waking up to the sound of your voice
Take it from me: there's not much to see
In this void
But there is an incompleteness
The days are beautiful
But I feel a bitter sweetness
If I had a wish, or even a choice, I'd wake up to the sound of your voice
Oh, how I miss waking up to the sound of your voice
I let you down
And fell right off your good list
I hope each day you'll find peace
And forgiveness
The alarm clock rings
What a lonely noise
And I long for the sound of your voice
Oh, how I miss waking up to the sound of your voice
Take it from me: there's not much to see
In this void
The saying goes
There will be other dances
This little song is about
Second chances
Just say the word
And I will rejoice
And wake up to the sound of your voice
Oh, how I miss waking up
To the sound
To the sound
To the sound
To the sound
Waking up to the sound of your voice
Take it from me: there's not much to see
In this void
Lyrics submitted by prayingmantis84
Sound of Your Voice Lyrics as written by Kevin Neil Hearn Kevin Hearn
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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