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'll bet two years, I'll bet one year
I'll bet those years you won't be here
I guess I'll keep, I guess you'll keep
Every memory
Sadly, we may never be
I'll bet my tears, I'll bet your tears
I'll bet those tears over time could disappear
Wait a minute, I have more to say
And I can't rid of this need to me
I need you more than you'll ever know
I still do, willing to let it show
I need a minute just to get to you
I feel like I might be getting through
Come over and say nothing
Silence is everything (oh)
I know, I know
Feelings can show
If you let go
It must be told (It must be told)
That I've got a hold
On what we used to have
I will forgive if you forget
All the things we said
Let's accept it
I need you more than you'll ever know
I still do, willing to let it show
I need a minute just to get to you
I feel like I might be getting through
Come over and say nothing
Silence is everything
(Shh, silence)
I'll bet those years you won't be here
I guess I'll keep, I guess you'll keep
Every memory
Sadly, we may never be
I'll bet my tears, I'll bet your tears
I'll bet those tears over time could disappear
Wait a minute, I have more to say
And I can't rid of this need to me
I need you more than you'll ever know
I still do, willing to let it show
I need a minute just to get to you
I feel like I might be getting through
Come over and say nothing
Silence is everything (oh)
I know, I know
Feelings can show
If you let go
It must be told (It must be told)
That I've got a hold
On what we used to have
I will forgive if you forget
All the things we said
Let's accept it
I need you more than you'll ever know
I still do, willing to let it show
I need a minute just to get to you
I feel like I might be getting through
Come over and say nothing
Silence is everything
(Shh, silence)
Lyrics submitted by clumsyxheart
Silence Lyrics as written by Amanda Joy Michalka Carrie Michalka
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
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To me, it's about a post-breakup.
its " i'll bet those years over time could disappear "
its " i'll bet those years over time could disappear "
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