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.
It starts out like a season in reverse
A way to set your mind above and over words
(Like) attached means (your) identity
Erases things so how can we record?
Distress call code-word is I wanna live
He makes it up as it goes and it goes away
To places he can only hide in other peoples minds
He makes it up as it goes
Your rational mind's insane Taste the sound you make
When the light from the sun (Or the story that never gets sold) Is your mother
With an effortless smile you pervade to be
Always in-between aisles (They said you must stare to see) An optimistic Daring me
would you trade your soul for gold?
A way to set your mind above and over words
(Like) attached means (your) identity
Erases things so how can we record?
Distress call code-word is I wanna live
He makes it up as it goes and it goes away
To places he can only hide in other peoples minds
He makes it up as it goes
Your rational mind's insane Taste the sound you make
When the light from the sun (Or the story that never gets sold) Is your mother
With an effortless smile you pervade to be
Always in-between aisles (They said you must stare to see) An optimistic Daring me
would you trade your soul for gold?
Lyrics submitted by aimstrious
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