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.
It feels like I'm looking at life
Through a telescope because I'm so high
The ground never seemed so far away
Truth shall be told one day
I'll be under ground one day
I've got a woman that'll putt roses on my grave
I've got a woman that'll putt roses on my grave
Roses on my grave
Feels like I'm looking at life
A telescope because I'm so high
And the ground never seemed so far away
Truth shall be told one day
I'll be under ground one day
I've got a woman that'll putt roses on my grave
I've got a woman that'll putt roses on my grave
I've got a woman that'll putt roses on my grave
I've got a woman that'll putt roses on my grave
Roses on my grave
Don't forget me
Don't forget me
Please forgive me
Don't forget me
It's my redemption
Time for redemption
It's my redemption
Time for redemption
I'll see you on the other side
I'm waiting on the other side
I'll see you on the other side
I'm waiting on the other side
Through a telescope because I'm so high
The ground never seemed so far away
Truth shall be told one day
I'll be under ground one day
I've got a woman that'll putt roses on my grave
I've got a woman that'll putt roses on my grave
Roses on my grave
Feels like I'm looking at life
A telescope because I'm so high
And the ground never seemed so far away
Truth shall be told one day
I'll be under ground one day
I've got a woman that'll putt roses on my grave
I've got a woman that'll putt roses on my grave
I've got a woman that'll putt roses on my grave
I've got a woman that'll putt roses on my grave
Roses on my grave
Don't forget me
Don't forget me
Please forgive me
Don't forget me
It's my redemption
Time for redemption
It's my redemption
Time for redemption
I'll see you on the other side
I'm waiting on the other side
I'll see you on the other side
I'm waiting on the other side
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CORRECT LYRICS:
It feels like I'm looking at life Through a telescope because I'm so high The ground never seemed so far away Truth shall be told one day I'll be under ground one day
I've got a WOMAN that'll put roses on my grave (x2) Roses on my grave
Feels like I'm looking at life Through a telescope because I'm so high The ground never seemed so far away Truth shall be told one day I'll be under ground one day
I've got a WOMAN that'll put roses on my grave (x4) Roses on my grave
Don't forget me Don't forget me Please forgive me Don't forget me
It's my redemption, time for redemption Time for redemption, it's my redemption It's my redemption, time for redemption Time for redemption
I'll see you on the other side I'm waiting on the other side I'll see you on the other side I'm waiting on the other side
DUUUUDE! the best song on their new cd and NO COMMENTS?!~ GAH WHATS WITH YOU PEOPLE!
Haha dude, the cd only came out a few days ago. Give people a chance lol
by dude8001 on 09-24-2006 @ 05:03:17 AM
DUUUUDE! the best song on their new cd and NO COMMENTS?!~ GAH WHATS WITH YOU PEOPLE!
I agree, this song is definetely one of the best, if not the best, song on Paramour Sessions. The orchestra sound behind the lyrics has so much power and emotion. It's amazing to listen to at the highest volume! =D
Nice mellow song. I always thought it was WOMAN too.
That's what it says in the lyrics... I like this song, it's not one of my favorites... It's definately a different sound for P. Roach... This entire album has been, but they're good as ever.
Not my favorite song off the album. It's not terrible or anything but it just wasn't as catchy as most of the other songs. What did the lyrics say instead of woman before they were changed? It's kinda hard to mess is up because he says it pretty clearly.
I couldnt figure out what on earth he was saying, but i suppose woman makes sense - but he does say it weird. Great song tho.
This is a great song, but what about the line where he says, "I've got a WOMAN that'll put roses on my grave". Shouldn't it be "who'll" and not "that'll"?
I mean, I suppose he could be implying just the fact that he has a woman will put roses on his grave, but wouldn't it makes sense to imply that he has a woman who would PUT roses on his grave? I dunno just seems a little off to me.
It could be just a grammatical error, but it's a biggie imo. I don't like the way it implies that a woman is an "it". <br /> This song is amazingly beautiful.
k this is all cool, but wat is this song bout, cuz the way he sings the lyrics makes me think bout suicide, Don't forget me Don't forget me Please forgive me Don't forget me but thats just me, i duno, let me kno wat u think.