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.
Sweetness, please try
The summer springs to mind, said I
Most of that night now escapes me, she replied
No, don't let in
For years of curious fear derived
Every night
We'll all set aside
A bomb adhered to memories
Sweetness, don't cry
The hurtful ones were meant to die
No, don't let in
For years of curious fear derived
Every night
We'll all set aside
A fire rite you like to watch
No, don't let in
For years of curious fear derived
Every night
We'll all set aside
She said,
”What if I said goodbye now?
What if I, not knowing why,
left you all behind on the ledge?”
I replied,
that I knew now
I was glad I did not push you off
that time on the ledge
And I'm still glad
I did not push you off
that time on the ledge
The summer springs to mind, said I
Most of that night now escapes me, she replied
No, don't let in
For years of curious fear derived
Every night
We'll all set aside
A bomb adhered to memories
Sweetness, don't cry
The hurtful ones were meant to die
No, don't let in
For years of curious fear derived
Every night
We'll all set aside
A fire rite you like to watch
No, don't let in
For years of curious fear derived
Every night
We'll all set aside
She said,
”What if I said goodbye now?
What if I, not knowing why,
left you all behind on the ledge?”
I replied,
that I knew now
I was glad I did not push you off
that time on the ledge
And I'm still glad
I did not push you off
that time on the ledge
Lyrics submitted by TheSpecialistInHope
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