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.
The constellation of Leo is twinkling again, bestowing this earth with tears
From that day onwards, this back has one side's wing
The day dawns, memories from the stars fade away
Even this sky, even this song, why?
Losing colour, losing sound, they're not real
Your dream enfolds me, it becomes a star that goes on resonating
The starry sky is twinkling again, this earth is exalted with tears
The galloping time gives out light, this world without you is "fantasy"
Because of you, my heart is hurting
The splinters are still lodged there
Even this flower, even that bird, even the wind, even the moon; it stops time
Even if I close my eyes and make-believe, it's no use
You turned into ash, became so small
I don't understand, has this world gone mad? Peacefully, aaah
The starry sky is twinkling again, this earth is exalted with tears
The galloping time gives out light, this world without you is "fantasy"
How much time will pass, because the stars are falling...
So here, thrumming, the affections you had given me are "forever"
From that day onwards, this back has lost one side's wing
From that day onwards, this back has one side's wing
The day dawns, memories from the stars fade away
Even this sky, even this song, why?
Losing colour, losing sound, they're not real
Your dream enfolds me, it becomes a star that goes on resonating
The starry sky is twinkling again, this earth is exalted with tears
The galloping time gives out light, this world without you is "fantasy"
Because of you, my heart is hurting
The splinters are still lodged there
Even this flower, even that bird, even the wind, even the moon; it stops time
Even if I close my eyes and make-believe, it's no use
You turned into ash, became so small
I don't understand, has this world gone mad? Peacefully, aaah
The starry sky is twinkling again, this earth is exalted with tears
The galloping time gives out light, this world without you is "fantasy"
How much time will pass, because the stars are falling...
So here, thrumming, the affections you had given me are "forever"
From that day onwards, this back has lost one side's wing
Lyrics submitted by luvnao13
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I can't believe this song doesn't have any comments! It's my favorite alice nine. song.
I think the lyrics are pretty straight forward. It's about losing someone you love and trying to get over their memory. That's how I take it, at least.
Anyways, it's a beautiful song ^^