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'm checking your pulse
I'm giving you air
But your body disagrees
And no it don't care at all
I'm wasting my time
Now your eyes roll awake
You're looking at me
You say Darling what happened
Did I fall asleep?
And you carry me home
Cause I know I wasn't here
I'm closing your blinds
I'm shutting your eyes
And now I
I'm afraid I have to go
Whoa
I'd sing you a song
But i'm feeling quite off
In my heart
It's occupied
And now's not the time
Let's try this again
And this time don't laugh
Cause I'm working on my sentences
I'm working on my play on words
I'll get it this time
If I am a clock
Than your are the time
I'm patiently waiting
When you're out of line
And i'll be the question
If you'll be the answer
I'm closing your blinds
I'm shutting your eyes
And now I
I'm afraid I have to go
Whoa
I'd sing you a song
But i'm feeling quite off
In my heart
It's occupied
And now's not the time
If I am a clock
Than your are the time
I'm patiently waiting
When you're out of line
I'm counting the times
When you've lied to my face
My hands were full
Not a second to waste
If I am a clock
Than your are the time
I'm patiently waiting
When you're out of line
I'm counting the times
When you've lied to my face
My hands were full
Not a second to waste
I'm closing your blinds
I'm shutting your eyes
And now I
I'm afraid I have to go
Whoa
I'd sing you a song
But i'm feeling quite off
In my heart
It's occupied
And now's not the time
The time
I'm giving you air
But your body disagrees
And no it don't care at all
I'm wasting my time
Now your eyes roll awake
You're looking at me
You say Darling what happened
Did I fall asleep?
And you carry me home
Cause I know I wasn't here
I'm closing your blinds
I'm shutting your eyes
And now I
I'm afraid I have to go
Whoa
I'd sing you a song
But i'm feeling quite off
In my heart
It's occupied
And now's not the time
Let's try this again
And this time don't laugh
Cause I'm working on my sentences
I'm working on my play on words
I'll get it this time
If I am a clock
Than your are the time
I'm patiently waiting
When you're out of line
And i'll be the question
If you'll be the answer
I'm closing your blinds
I'm shutting your eyes
And now I
I'm afraid I have to go
Whoa
I'd sing you a song
But i'm feeling quite off
In my heart
It's occupied
And now's not the time
If I am a clock
Than your are the time
I'm patiently waiting
When you're out of line
I'm counting the times
When you've lied to my face
My hands were full
Not a second to waste
If I am a clock
Than your are the time
I'm patiently waiting
When you're out of line
I'm counting the times
When you've lied to my face
My hands were full
Not a second to waste
I'm closing your blinds
I'm shutting your eyes
And now I
I'm afraid I have to go
Whoa
I'd sing you a song
But i'm feeling quite off
In my heart
It's occupied
And now's not the time
The time
Lyrics submitted by Aiwin
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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.”
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This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
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This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
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I don't think it's necessarily about sex. It's about wanting to start the day with some love and affection. Maybe a warm cuddle. I'm not alone in interpreting it that way! For example:
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wow this song is beautiful!.. i think in this song there probably each others first loves but it ended they're still close to each other and know they love each other but it just doesnt work when there together....she probably passed out at someones house or a party and he couldnt just leave her there so he carried her home to her bed hoping she would not awake and he could just get out before she woke up then she wakes up and is surprised to see him but happy...he realizes he just cant stay ...he just wants to tuck her in get her set and leave...well that not what he wants to do because as he stares at her tired self he just wishes with all his heart he can be with her again so in his mind hes questioning how it could work...but then the chorus kicks him which is him denying her and just realizing he just needs to leave his "reality check" but then it goes back and forth between him loving her and what he wants to do vs. what he "should" do
honestly, that comment made me kinda tear up because you just explained it perfectly. ive known this song for a while now and loved it so much but never could explain why. i think this story is basically just like what i'm experiencing right now, so i think this song really is.. kind of special to me. <br /> its a beautiful song
this song is sooo pretty. i love it.
I think it means he was in love with his significant other at one time, but they didn't really love him. And then they're starting to fall in love with him but they're falling out of love with them; and he's trying to make it work between them. Make any sense...?
I agree with you!<br /> I didn't really understand what the meaning of it was, seeing as there could be quite a few, but when I read yours and listened to the song again it just seemed to click! :)
I think its about a guy trying to "revive" the life back into the relationship (first verse) but the girl is oblivious to what is happening in the relationship (2nd verse). So he wants to leave her cause he knows its not getting any better and there is another girl that is interested in him. But even though he wants to leave and this other girl is into him, he still cares so much for the girl that he cant leave her yet so he wants to wait for her to change (If I am the clock then you are the time), though he knows she wont
At first I didn't know what to think. I think the girl was dying and he loved her. Like she is sick and she doesn't know it. I think she passed out somewhere and he was trying to save her. And he's just saying that his heart is soo full with love or heartbreakness (?) that he can't manage to tell her that she is dying or something. And then when he says im afraid I have to go I think he's just telling her that she's not going to see him anymore because she is dying. Then he says I'd sing you a song but nows not the time. I think he is saying shes dying and he doesn't have a second to waste because she is almost gone.
It could also be a metaphor for their relationship coming to an end. Her being the relationship.
Exactly what I thought!<br /> It seems like he's talking about their relationship, how it's coming to an end and it isn't working out, especially in the first few lines I thought:)
I agree with all the comments about it being a story. Pretty much I see a girl who has issues with partying, and alcohol probably got the best of her and she passed out. This guy who she had a relationship with before was at the same party, and he knew something was wrong. He brought her home, and tried to keep her alive, but she's not responsive. She opens her eyes finally and sees him and doesn't remember a thing. He tries to get her to go back to sleep, but she wants him to stay, as they both have feelings for eachother. He has someone new now, and things are complicated. He then remembers all the lies and bullshit she put him through and leaves because he know this isn't the right thing to do.
I also agree with everyone who thinks this song is metaphorical. "I'm checking your pulse, I'm giving you air. But your body disagrees, no it don't care at all. I'm wasting my time." Their relationship. He does everything for her, to get nothing. That's why they broke up.
"Now your eyes roll awake, you're looking at me. You say 'Darling what happened? Did I fall asleep? And you carry me home, because I know I wasn't here." She finally starts listening to him. She wants to know what happened between them that caused everything to go downhill. She wants to know how they got back to being even on speaking terms.
The rest of the song is him debating whether or not he still wants her or not, as he probably has another girl; "I'd sing you a song, but I'm feeling quite off in my heart. It's occupied. Now's not the time."
"If I am the clock, then you are the time. I'm patiently waiting when you're out of line." He's always stuck with her through everything.
"I'm counting the times you lied to my face. My hands were full, not a second to waste." He wants to be with her but he knows everything ended for a reason. And he leaves.
I can't believe there is only one other comment besides my own for this song.
It's amazing. The first time I heard it I spent like 20 minutes trying to find out who sang it; and when I finally figured it out I couldn't stop listening to it. I still can't stop listening to it. Such a beautiful song.
dear god, this is beautiful. one of my favorite songs.
i love this song :)
This song is amazing!