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.
Laying alone with the history that made you cold and uncertain inside.
Careful now, deep breath, the water's still rising.
But your silver lining's in sight.
When you feel like you're breaking down,
And your body's just giving in,
And you can't go on broken like this any longer.
Close your eyes,
Don't you cry.
Let the sorrow within you subside.
Don't despair,
Have no fear.
Give your weight to me when you hear this lullaby.
You say all seems so wrong with the life that you're living.
You're searching for some reasons why.
You're so scared to trust, you're feeling unworthy.
Aching for comfort tonight.
When your heart's too sore to beat,
And you feel it might never heal,
And you feel not even beggars want you.
I do.
Close your eyes,
Don't you cry.
Let the sorrow within you subside.
Don't despair,
Have no fear.
Give your weight to me when you hear this lullaby.
Close your eyes,
Don't you cry.
Let the sorrow within you subside.
Don't despair,
Have no fear.
Give your weight to me when you hear this lullaby.
Don't you cry,
Let the darkness within you feel light.
Don't despair,
Have no fear.
You'll find comfort in me like child with this lullaby.
Careful now, deep breath, the water's still rising.
But your silver lining's in sight.
When you feel like you're breaking down,
And your body's just giving in,
And you can't go on broken like this any longer.
Close your eyes,
Don't you cry.
Let the sorrow within you subside.
Don't despair,
Have no fear.
Give your weight to me when you hear this lullaby.
You say all seems so wrong with the life that you're living.
You're searching for some reasons why.
You're so scared to trust, you're feeling unworthy.
Aching for comfort tonight.
When your heart's too sore to beat,
And you feel it might never heal,
And you feel not even beggars want you.
I do.
Close your eyes,
Don't you cry.
Let the sorrow within you subside.
Don't despair,
Have no fear.
Give your weight to me when you hear this lullaby.
Close your eyes,
Don't you cry.
Let the sorrow within you subside.
Don't despair,
Have no fear.
Give your weight to me when you hear this lullaby.
Don't you cry,
Let the darkness within you feel light.
Don't despair,
Have no fear.
You'll find comfort in me like child with this lullaby.
Lyrics submitted by dontwasteyoursong
Lullaby Lyrics as written by Stuart Brawley Emmy Rossum
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
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This is seriously the most beautiful song ever. And since i just got rejected this morning, i can't even describe how perfectly it is comforting me.
When your heart's too sore to beat And you, you fear it might never heal And you, you feel not even beggers want you I do
I love that part.
I agree with you. One of the most beautiful and uplifting song ever!