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.
Take my hand of funeral flowers in white
why did you hurt me so?
You said that you never stood out
So go kiss Ann on the cheek
she's never week
she likes the way you betrayed me
But don't forget If I don't live today, then I might be here tomorrow
If I don't live today, then I might be here tomorrow
Be here tomorrow
Watch me shine, as all the lights closes down
it's just a talent of mine
You know I die whenever I want
So go chase fortune when I'm gone
I'm guilty of reading my own past
So don't forget If I don't live today, then I might be here tomorrow
If I don't live today, then I might be here tomorrow
why did you hurt me so?
You said that you never stood out
So go kiss Ann on the cheek
she's never week
she likes the way you betrayed me
But don't forget If I don't live today, then I might be here tomorrow
If I don't live today, then I might be here tomorrow
Be here tomorrow
Watch me shine, as all the lights closes down
it's just a talent of mine
You know I die whenever I want
So go chase fortune when I'm gone
I'm guilty of reading my own past
So don't forget If I don't live today, then I might be here tomorrow
If I don't live today, then I might be here tomorrow
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I heared this song live, and before starting, Gustaf said "This is a song about losing friends...forever" It was soooo said!
This is such a great song. This song has a little "I could forget you and live and be happy, or i could spend every wake our trying to understand why you hurt me." The orchestration is awesome!
Seems its this girl Ann who says bad things about her friend's husband (the singer) to her friend who then is influenced by her and leaves him.
Gustaf said that this song is about that even if somebody "kills you" today, you can still be here tomorrow. You know, if somebody is meen to you today, if you are down today, you can still be strong tomorrow.