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 don't know what I want, so don't ask me
'Cause I'm still trying to figure it out
Don't know what's down this road
I'm just walking
Trying to see through the rain coming down
Even though I'm not the only one, who feels
The way I do
I'm alone, on my own
And that's all I know,
I'll be strong, I'll be wrong
Oh, but life goes on
Oh, I'm just a girl
Trying to find a place in this world
Got the radio on, my old blue jeans
And I'm wearing my heart on my sleeve
Feeling lucky today, got the sunshine
Could you tell me what more do I need?
And tomorrow's just a mystery, oh yeah
But that's okay
I'm alone, on my own
And that's all I know,
I'll be strong, I'll be wrong
Oh, but life goes on
Oh, I'm just a girl
Trying to find a place in this world
Maybe I'm just a girl on a mission
But I'm ready to fly
I'm alone, on my own
And that's all I know
Oh, I'll be strong, I'll be wrong
Oh, but life goes on
Oh, I'm alone, on my own
And that's all I know
Oh, I'm just a girl
Trying to find a place in this world
Oh, I'm just a girl
Oh, I'm just a girl, oh, oh
Oh, I'm just a girl
'Cause I'm still trying to figure it out
Don't know what's down this road
I'm just walking
Trying to see through the rain coming down
Even though I'm not the only one, who feels
The way I do
I'm alone, on my own
And that's all I know,
I'll be strong, I'll be wrong
Oh, but life goes on
Oh, I'm just a girl
Trying to find a place in this world
Got the radio on, my old blue jeans
And I'm wearing my heart on my sleeve
Feeling lucky today, got the sunshine
Could you tell me what more do I need?
And tomorrow's just a mystery, oh yeah
But that's okay
I'm alone, on my own
And that's all I know,
I'll be strong, I'll be wrong
Oh, but life goes on
Oh, I'm just a girl
Trying to find a place in this world
Maybe I'm just a girl on a mission
But I'm ready to fly
I'm alone, on my own
And that's all I know
Oh, I'll be strong, I'll be wrong
Oh, but life goes on
Oh, I'm alone, on my own
And that's all I know
Oh, I'm just a girl
Trying to find a place in this world
Oh, I'm just a girl
Oh, I'm just a girl, oh, oh
Oh, I'm just a girl
Lyrics submitted by Cassieh, edited by Mellow_Harsher
A Place in This World Lyrics as written by Robert Ellis Orrall Angelo Petraglia
Lyrics © ORRALL FIXATION MUSIC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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I really love this song...
"I don't know what I want, so don't ask me 'Cause I'm still trying to figure it out Don't know what's down this road, I'm just walking Trying to see through the rain coming down"
I don't know what I want I'm trying to figure it out...
"I don't know what I want, so don't ask me 'Cause I'm still trying to figure it out Don't know what's down this road, I'm just walking Trying to see through the rain coming down Even though I'm not the only one Who feels the way I do"
Basically she's saying that she has no idea what she wants for the future, she's still figuring it out. She doesnt know what's going to happen when she takes this path, but she doesnt really mind because she's simply walking.
"I'm alone, on my own, and that's all I know I'll be strong, I'll be wrong, oh but life goes on Oh I'm just a girl trying to find a place in this world"
She relies on herself and nobody else. She could be wrong, and she might make mistakes but that doesnt matter because she's a strong person and life will still continue no matter how many mistakes she makes.
This is the only song that I have ever found where every single word fits me. I know I sound like everyone else on here, but this song is me.
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Everyone can relate to this song. I'm a freshman and I have to choose my courses based on what I want to do...I DONT KNOW what I want to do...Which makes choosing courses hard...I'm just going with my hobbies...
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I feel like this all of the time..... " I am still, to this very day, trying to figure out what I was, what I am, what I will be, and most importantly, what I want to be.~made by me!!!