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 sit at home and watch the clock
I wonder if it's all I've got
Why take action if it's not gonna make a difference
Money and corrupted dreams
People all fighting to pursue these things
We all focus on ourselves
Well I'm not gonna stand around and let this happen
(No I won't)
But then again, it brings a slight satisfaction to me
Why did You let this happen
I wish sometimes that You would save the day
And why don't You pick up where we left off
Make the indecision go away
Wondering if I'll have the time
Searching for a reason to say I'm fine
All the while I'm stuck in a plastic congregation
I watch these people take down notes
Then I watch them hold their throats
Gasping air that steals their dreams
Well I'm not gonna stand around and let this happen
(No I won't)
But then again, it brings a slight satisfaction to me
Why did You let this happen
I wish sometimes that You would save the day
And why don't You pick up where we left off
Make the indecision go away
Why did You let this happen
I wish sometimes that You would save the day
Why don't You pick up where we left off
Make the indecision go away
Can anybody say that they're alright
Can anybody explain why they don't try
Can anybody tell me who's ok
Can anybody say that they're alright
Can anybody explain why they don't try
Can anybody tell me who's ok
Well I don't think so, no
I don't think so
Why did You let this happen
I wish sometimes that You would save the day
And why don't You pick up where we left off
Make the indecision go away
I wonder if it's all I've got
Why take action if it's not gonna make a difference
Money and corrupted dreams
People all fighting to pursue these things
We all focus on ourselves
Well I'm not gonna stand around and let this happen
(No I won't)
But then again, it brings a slight satisfaction to me
Why did You let this happen
I wish sometimes that You would save the day
And why don't You pick up where we left off
Make the indecision go away
Wondering if I'll have the time
Searching for a reason to say I'm fine
All the while I'm stuck in a plastic congregation
I watch these people take down notes
Then I watch them hold their throats
Gasping air that steals their dreams
Well I'm not gonna stand around and let this happen
(No I won't)
But then again, it brings a slight satisfaction to me
Why did You let this happen
I wish sometimes that You would save the day
And why don't You pick up where we left off
Make the indecision go away
Why did You let this happen
I wish sometimes that You would save the day
Why don't You pick up where we left off
Make the indecision go away
Can anybody say that they're alright
Can anybody explain why they don't try
Can anybody tell me who's ok
Can anybody say that they're alright
Can anybody explain why they don't try
Can anybody tell me who's ok
Well I don't think so, no
I don't think so
Why did You let this happen
I wish sometimes that You would save the day
And why don't You pick up where we left off
Make the indecision go away
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