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.
packed my bag
Left a note on the fridge
And I drove off the end of the Tarrilup Bridge.
Now you read about me in the papers
They say I'm going to be a big star
They're making a movie about my life
And you're going to play the starring part
Now my drinking days are over
Get this through your head:
I was the best friend you ever had
Yes I was your best friend
You were my blinding sun
Now the only thing bright is my name in lights
And the night has only just begun
I packed my bag
Left a note on the fridge
And I drove off the end of the Tarrilup Bridge.
Left a note on the fridge
And I drove off the end of the Tarrilup Bridge.
Now you read about me in the papers
They say I'm going to be a big star
They're making a movie about my life
And you're going to play the starring part
Now my drinking days are over
Get this through your head:
I was the best friend you ever had
Yes I was your best friend
You were my blinding sun
Now the only thing bright is my name in lights
And the night has only just begun
I packed my bag
Left a note on the fridge
And I drove off the end of the Tarrilup Bridge.
Lyrics submitted by scatter_brain
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