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.
As I end this war.
Like many times before.
I burned these words and without a reason.
Spit out ashes you’re fasting on happiness.
This subtle remorse, I claimed treason of course.
The mirrors truth is my reflection.
This subtle excuse, no one to blame but you.
Secrets that you cherish you will take to the grave.
It always kills me to see you endure the pain.
And I calculate the same mistakes always being made.
As I shattered this glass that reflects my face.
I died tonight.
(As I end this war)
And never felt so alive.
(Like many times before)
I tried to explain to you all of my callous ways.
But I can no longer justify that my past was to blame.
As methodically as the seasons will always change.
I would tear off my facade and replace it with a new face.
And each time a new scar would surface for me to remember.
That it's been twenty six winters and I still have not surrendered.
But if i died tonight my letter would read.
Dear you.
My last breath was in vain.
Sincerely,
Me.
Across twenty six winters.
I died that December night and i still can't remember.
(Across December)
Your apathy does not go unnoticed.
And I’m sorry but they all see through you.
Finally face to face.
And finally this ends today.
(Your apathy does not ever seem noticed)
Today I will end this war like many times before.
Before the sun sets . . .
Across twenty six winters.
I died that December night and I still can't remember.
(Across December)
Like many times before.
I burned these words and without a reason.
Spit out ashes you’re fasting on happiness.
This subtle remorse, I claimed treason of course.
The mirrors truth is my reflection.
This subtle excuse, no one to blame but you.
Secrets that you cherish you will take to the grave.
It always kills me to see you endure the pain.
And I calculate the same mistakes always being made.
As I shattered this glass that reflects my face.
I died tonight.
(As I end this war)
And never felt so alive.
(Like many times before)
I tried to explain to you all of my callous ways.
But I can no longer justify that my past was to blame.
As methodically as the seasons will always change.
I would tear off my facade and replace it with a new face.
And each time a new scar would surface for me to remember.
That it's been twenty six winters and I still have not surrendered.
But if i died tonight my letter would read.
Dear you.
My last breath was in vain.
Sincerely,
Me.
Across twenty six winters.
I died that December night and i still can't remember.
(Across December)
Your apathy does not go unnoticed.
And I’m sorry but they all see through you.
Finally face to face.
And finally this ends today.
(Your apathy does not ever seem noticed)
Today I will end this war like many times before.
Before the sun sets . . .
Across twenty six winters.
I died that December night and I still can't remember.
(Across December)
Lyrics submitted by rainman824
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to me this song is about a bad relationship "as i end this war like many times before" sounds liek hes ending an argument again "your fasting on happiness" just means you dnt want it "secerets you take to the grave" shes holding something from him..maybe she cheated on him n he knew but she didnt know he knew so shes taking it to the grave with her "i calculate the same mistakes being made" seems to him the same thing happens everytime they fight n noone has learnt yet. "i died tonight and never felt so alive" maybe he means hes ended the relationship n now that they dnt argue he feels more alive? maybe not tho jus what i think of it. i cant believe no one has posted yet tho shocked look on face