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 can hear your soft, soft voice sliding down the walls
And I feel a green light kissing my face
Tell me when you wake up, is this where you're gonna be?
You don't think I'll notice but I can wait for you to leave
So when I saw this place that I couldn't resist
All these beautiful things yes, I had to persist
When I went to touch them they'd act so tame
But underneath the glitter there was so much pain
Someone started talking
Way below the pitch I read
I couldn't really hear what they were saying
But it really didn't bother me oh no
I was on my way, yeah
To being lost all over again
I'm following this girl into the ocean
Now I'm drowned in, in a mermaid's bed
'Til I hold my breathe, I shoot through the chamber
On my way to losing some friends
I can hear your soft, soft voice sliding down the walls
And I feel a green light kissing my face
Tell me when you wake up, is this where you're gonna be?
You don't think I'll notice but I can wait for you to leave
Now all your life has been wasted, chasing after me
And now you've got the nerve to come and put it all on me, yeah
I love how these things come full circle, every time
Swinging around like a racking ball in your fragile soul
You can run, but the scars you can never hide
Oh, your face is giving you away
And the truth hurts more than the matter
And the sun screams louder at night
I can hear your soft, soft voice sliding down the walls
And I feel a green light kissing my face
Tell me when you wake up, is this where you're gonna be?
You don't think I'll notice but I can wait for you to leave
Oh, do you know where you are, do you at all?
Do you know where you are, do you at all?
Know where you are, my green hell
And I feel a green light kissing my face
Tell me when you wake up, is this where you're gonna be?
You don't think I'll notice but I can wait for you to leave
So when I saw this place that I couldn't resist
All these beautiful things yes, I had to persist
When I went to touch them they'd act so tame
But underneath the glitter there was so much pain
Someone started talking
Way below the pitch I read
I couldn't really hear what they were saying
But it really didn't bother me oh no
I was on my way, yeah
To being lost all over again
I'm following this girl into the ocean
Now I'm drowned in, in a mermaid's bed
'Til I hold my breathe, I shoot through the chamber
On my way to losing some friends
I can hear your soft, soft voice sliding down the walls
And I feel a green light kissing my face
Tell me when you wake up, is this where you're gonna be?
You don't think I'll notice but I can wait for you to leave
Now all your life has been wasted, chasing after me
And now you've got the nerve to come and put it all on me, yeah
I love how these things come full circle, every time
Swinging around like a racking ball in your fragile soul
You can run, but the scars you can never hide
Oh, your face is giving you away
And the truth hurts more than the matter
And the sun screams louder at night
I can hear your soft, soft voice sliding down the walls
And I feel a green light kissing my face
Tell me when you wake up, is this where you're gonna be?
You don't think I'll notice but I can wait for you to leave
Oh, do you know where you are, do you at all?
Do you know where you are, do you at all?
Know where you are, my green hell
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