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.
Love, love is a verb
Love is a doing word
Feathers on my breath
Gentle impulsion
Shakes me makes me lighter
Fearless on my breath
Teardrop on the fire
Fearless on my....[x2]
Water is my eye
Most faithful mirror
Fearless on my breath
Teardrop on the fire of a confession
Fearless on my breath
Teardrop on the fire
Fearless on my....
You know you're not a strong man
You're just about to cry
Hang on .. Hang on
It's no fun ..
You worry about the future
The sign said "yoga class for cats"
It's okay .. It's okay
It's no fun ..
You're frustrated by the cracks
In the pavement
And every mother's back
Once again
Caaaarnival closed down
But if this world would ever turn around
Oh.. you'll be there..
And the dynamite is waiting
Cause they bankrupted the sky
It's okay .. It's okay
It's no fun..
You're frustrated by the cracks
In the pavement
And every mother's back
Once again
Caaaaaaaaaarnival closed down
Everybody's sane
Ohh everyone is sane [2x]
You'll be there [7x]
You'll be there.... oh..
Are you worry about the future ? [3x]
Love is a doing word
Feathers on my breath
Gentle impulsion
Shakes me makes me lighter
Fearless on my breath
Teardrop on the fire
Fearless on my....[x2]
Water is my eye
Most faithful mirror
Fearless on my breath
Teardrop on the fire of a confession
Fearless on my breath
Teardrop on the fire
Fearless on my....
You know you're not a strong man
You're just about to cry
Hang on .. Hang on
It's no fun ..
You worry about the future
The sign said "yoga class for cats"
It's okay .. It's okay
It's no fun ..
You're frustrated by the cracks
In the pavement
And every mother's back
Once again
Caaaarnival closed down
But if this world would ever turn around
Oh.. you'll be there..
And the dynamite is waiting
Cause they bankrupted the sky
It's okay .. It's okay
It's no fun..
You're frustrated by the cracks
In the pavement
And every mother's back
Once again
Caaaaaaaaaarnival closed down
Everybody's sane
Ohh everyone is sane [2x]
You'll be there [7x]
You'll be there.... oh..
Are you worry about the future ? [3x]
Lyrics submitted by Wulfe87
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