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.
I keep your picture by my bed
For when I'm feeling sad, I don't know why I would be
The way your smile looks so real
I feel like I could start to understand your grace
But I, I don't understand why you're not here with me
And I, I don't even wanna know where else you'd be
Cause I have photographs and memories of the times
You weren't on my mind and I was alone
I have poetry and drawings of my life
You weren't on my side and I didn't know
Just what is love
Writing moments on the wall with different colors
Keeps my mind away from missing you
And I can't wait to fall asleep to slip into my dreams
Where we can dance upon a star
And I be as patient as a boy in love could ever be
And I don't feel like I was real until you were a part of me
Cause I have photographs and memories of the times
You weren't on my mind and I, I was alone
And I have poetry and drawings of my life
You weren't on my side and I didn't know
Just what is
I need you back, I need you back, I need you here
I need your smile, I need your eyes, I need you, dear
Every line on your face makes a beautiful maze
For my eyes to trace
Every line on your face makes a beautiful maze
For my eyes to trace
I have photographs and memories of the times
You weren't on my mind and I was alone
For when I'm feeling sad, I don't know why I would be
The way your smile looks so real
I feel like I could start to understand your grace
But I, I don't understand why you're not here with me
And I, I don't even wanna know where else you'd be
Cause I have photographs and memories of the times
You weren't on my mind and I was alone
I have poetry and drawings of my life
You weren't on my side and I didn't know
Just what is love
Writing moments on the wall with different colors
Keeps my mind away from missing you
And I can't wait to fall asleep to slip into my dreams
Where we can dance upon a star
And I be as patient as a boy in love could ever be
And I don't feel like I was real until you were a part of me
Cause I have photographs and memories of the times
You weren't on my mind and I, I was alone
And I have poetry and drawings of my life
You weren't on my side and I didn't know
Just what is
I need you back, I need you back, I need you here
I need your smile, I need your eyes, I need you, dear
Every line on your face makes a beautiful maze
For my eyes to trace
Every line on your face makes a beautiful maze
For my eyes to trace
I have photographs and memories of the times
You weren't on my mind and I was alone
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Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
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This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
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this song reminds me of a long distance relationship or maybe two people at different colleges... like maybe the people are together when they're together and when they aren't it's like a don't ask-don't tell thing. "and i dont understand why you're not here with me. and i dont even wanna know where else you'd be." it just makes me think of people that are separated by like physical distance
I'm suprosed no one has yet commented on this song, it really is wonderful!!!! :)
This is a very sweet and touching song. I adore the last line!
his voice is so pretty and his lyrics are so sweet. but this song makes me sad.
I'm going to see him tonight with someone that I feel exactly the same way about...
It might be hard for me to get through it.
this song is so beautiful. and so true for anyone who has loved and lost.
no matter how many times I listen to this song, it always brings tears to my eyes. This song is me right now...I just lost my soulmate to someone else...and this is exactly how I feel. This person was my everything :( very beautiful song
this song reminds me of my past....and this song touch me so deep,,,, such great song ;)
I love this song so much. I've heard it before, once long ago. However, a friend recently reintroduced me to Jason Reeves again. This song means so much to me, it reminds me of a broken relationship and even though it's over, you still need that person. A part of my heart will always beat solely for this one person... no matter how badly it ended or how much this person is not good for me, i need him. The photographs and memories keep him alive inside my heart.
the end verse is my favorite, so pure in everyway, and very straight forward. What more can you ask for?
Life would be so much easier if guys were so straight forward and didnt pussy-foot around everything.