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.
Leaves fall, watch them all
Fall into the dust so many years ago
Look behind, at those times
wasted away and covered with bitter snow.
Flowers bloom, you assume
the fear is gone, not coming back tonight
Sun shines down on you now
And you can clearly see within the light.
But it's alright
You know you saw it coming
You've been waiting for the morning
The Beginning of, a brand new day
Another love, watch the seasons change
Watch the seasons change.
They hit the ground, make the sound
Crumple and crinkle up with every fold
See your sights turn to white
the earth is now so very dry and cold
Birds fly in you begin
to wonder if you really like what you chose
And in the heat, you retreat
Everythings good, you guess, and you suppose
But you know
In all of your retreating
A fresh start is what you're needing
The Beginning of, a brand new day
Another love, watch the seasons change
Watch the seasons change.
Fall into the dust so many years ago
Look behind, at those times
wasted away and covered with bitter snow.
Flowers bloom, you assume
the fear is gone, not coming back tonight
Sun shines down on you now
And you can clearly see within the light.
But it's alright
You know you saw it coming
You've been waiting for the morning
The Beginning of, a brand new day
Another love, watch the seasons change
Watch the seasons change.
They hit the ground, make the sound
Crumple and crinkle up with every fold
See your sights turn to white
the earth is now so very dry and cold
Birds fly in you begin
to wonder if you really like what you chose
And in the heat, you retreat
Everythings good, you guess, and you suppose
But you know
In all of your retreating
A fresh start is what you're needing
The Beginning of, a brand new day
Another love, watch the seasons change
Watch the seasons change.
Lyrics submitted by earthlights
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