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.
You've fallen captive to what you thought would save you
What you thought would clean your slate
You're in the thick of it now (In the thick of it now)
And you have swallowed the hook
What's done is done
We'll continue on with or without you
Pain must exist in order for healing to survive
Neither one will ever serve their purpose alone
Neither one will ever serve their purpose alone
You've fallen in love with a dream you've never had (You've never had)
You've fallen in love with a surreal way of living
To late to wake, farewell and good luck to you
See you at the end
Too late to wake, to lay too waste
I guess this is farewell
I'm throwing in the towel
This is my goodbye
Don't worry
We saw through your trickery, and were coming out alive
See you at the end
What was once your life is now lifeless
What was once your life is now your jail cell
What was once your life is now lifeless
What was once your life is now your jail cell
What you thought would clean your slate
You're in the thick of it now (In the thick of it now)
And you have swallowed the hook
What's done is done
We'll continue on with or without you
Pain must exist in order for healing to survive
Neither one will ever serve their purpose alone
Neither one will ever serve their purpose alone
You've fallen in love with a dream you've never had (You've never had)
You've fallen in love with a surreal way of living
To late to wake, farewell and good luck to you
See you at the end
Too late to wake, to lay too waste
I guess this is farewell
I'm throwing in the towel
This is my goodbye
Don't worry
We saw through your trickery, and were coming out alive
See you at the end
What was once your life is now lifeless
What was once your life is now your jail cell
What was once your life is now lifeless
What was once your life is now your jail cell
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Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
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@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
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This is why bands should have a deep relationship with God before starting a band. They need to put God first and actually pray frequently.