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't do it any quicker
I don't want it any slicker
As far as the eye can see
Is miles and miles
And I see sea
So try your best
And think about it later
Or you will never know
I don't feel fear anymore
But I can't risk getting more
As far as the ear can hear
The wave is coming loud and clear
So try your best
And think about it later
Or you will never know
So try your best
And think about it later
Or you will never know
Which way your life could go
And you'll know when you know
So try your best
And think about it later
Or you will never know
Which way your life could know
And you'll know when you know
I don't want it any slicker
As far as the eye can see
Is miles and miles
And I see sea
So try your best
And think about it later
Or you will never know
I don't feel fear anymore
But I can't risk getting more
As far as the ear can hear
The wave is coming loud and clear
So try your best
And think about it later
Or you will never know
So try your best
And think about it later
Or you will never know
Which way your life could go
And you'll know when you know
So try your best
And think about it later
Or you will never know
Which way your life could know
And you'll know when you know
Lyrics submitted by romanceisdead, edited by PaulZero
Try Your Best Lyrics as written by Charles Richard Wilson Andrew Robert White
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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Try your best in life and dont think about it. Otherwise life will pass you by. And you will never know what could have been.
Take advantage of the 1 life you have and do everything you can to do something successful or productive with it.
I'm sure it's 'miles and miles of icy sea'
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Yeh it's miles and miles of icy sea.
Its on the inside of the album.
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