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.
You can find me on the front porch
Swinging from a satellite
Combing through the darkest sky tonight
Just to find you
And the dance floor
Is lacking of a moment once portrayed
By two silhouettes escaping rain
Now we’re rained out
You can find me on the skyline
Dancing with the whites and reds
Trying to get out of this mess
And start living
I left my love in the form of a post-it note
When you and I shared area codes
In Nebraska
In Nebraska
You and me
Used to dance to the saddest songs
At night in LA
And you and me
Have become the saddest song
To which we dance
About distance
From here to California
You can find me in the backyard
Making leap from star to star
With my breath held in
And fingers crossed
There you are
At the top of the tallest tower in LA
With both hands cupped over your face
Trying to find me
In Nebraska
You and me
Used to dance to the saddest songs
At night in LA
And you and me
Have become the saddest song
To which we dance
About distance
From here to California
Up and leave
Stars and ships remain
Kings and queens
It all stays the same
Forget the world
Feels like it is gone without you
Brown eyed girl
I could spend another minute here
I left my heart in California
I left my heart in California
I left my heart in California
I left my heart in California
I left my heart in California
I left my heart in California
Yeah
Swinging from a satellite
Combing through the darkest sky tonight
Just to find you
And the dance floor
Is lacking of a moment once portrayed
By two silhouettes escaping rain
Now we’re rained out
You can find me on the skyline
Dancing with the whites and reds
Trying to get out of this mess
And start living
I left my love in the form of a post-it note
When you and I shared area codes
In Nebraska
In Nebraska
You and me
Used to dance to the saddest songs
At night in LA
And you and me
Have become the saddest song
To which we dance
About distance
From here to California
You can find me in the backyard
Making leap from star to star
With my breath held in
And fingers crossed
There you are
At the top of the tallest tower in LA
With both hands cupped over your face
Trying to find me
In Nebraska
You and me
Used to dance to the saddest songs
At night in LA
And you and me
Have become the saddest song
To which we dance
About distance
From here to California
Up and leave
Stars and ships remain
Kings and queens
It all stays the same
Forget the world
Feels like it is gone without you
Brown eyed girl
I could spend another minute here
I left my heart in California
I left my heart in California
I left my heart in California
I left my heart in California
I left my heart in California
I left my heart in California
Yeah
Lyrics submitted by nuggish315
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