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.
home
is this my home
been starting over
bathe in the water
time
time after time
i'm feeling so sorry
i run out of words to say
relieved
i'm so relieved
the table are turning
don't sacrifice this feeling
goals
there are no goals
there is no order
paid for in laughter
home
is this my home
been starting over
bathe in the water
is this my home
been starting over
bathe in the water
time
time after time
i'm feeling so sorry
i run out of words to say
relieved
i'm so relieved
the table are turning
don't sacrifice this feeling
goals
there are no goals
there is no order
paid for in laughter
home
is this my home
been starting over
bathe in the water
Lyrics submitted by antispacemonkey
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I love being the first to comment on this song. The only reason I've heard this song is because it is now the opening music for the HBO series "Big Love", replacing "Wouldn't it be nice?"
I like this song very much and I think it is an excellent choice for "Big Love". The series portrays how difficult it can be for a polygamist family in Utah.
However, you don't have to be like the family in "Big Love" to experience some of the same difficulties. Examples might include blended families ("been starting over"), temptations ("don't sacrifice this feeling"), conflict on how the household should be run ("there is no order"), balancing work and home life ("is this my home"), a culture of blaming ("tables are turning"), and motivation ("there are no goals").
I would like to think that "bathe in the water" and "paid for in laughter" are positive messages in this song, although that is only one possible interpretation, of course.
"Bathe in the water" could mean how --when families are at our best-- we must metaphorically wash each other with forgiveness, and be able to forgive ourselves.
Once life has added some time and perspective, the growth (and sometimes the accompanying pain) are made easier by looking back and laughing at ourselves ("paid for in laughter").
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