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.
Isn't it strange, ain't it a shame
People walking down Broadway
Begging for change
We just walk by
Don't hear that they're crying
We just keep on typing on our two ways
Oblivious to other people's pain
Gotta open up our eyes
Gotta read between the lines
Gotta listen to the sound
'Cause this is life
It's harder than it looks
You never get enough
The time keeps flying
In life you only get one shot
So give thanks for what you've got right now
Don't you worry
Hey, we're gonna be alright
We're gonna be alright
Gonna be alright, yeah
(Woo) hey, hey, hey
You feel so alone, your problems at home
They always seem to follow you wherever you go
Caught in a daze, you wish you could change
But you always tell yourself
That hopes seems a million miles aways
Gotta wake up from your sleep
Gotta stay awake to dream
Gotta open your heart and believe, oh
'Cause this is life
It's harder than it looks
You never get enough
The time keeps flying, woo
In life you only get one shot
So give thanks for what you've got right now
Don't you worry
Hey, we're gonna be alright
Hey, we're gonna be alright
Gonna be alright, yeah
Hey, hey, hey
One, two, three, yeah
It's a roller coaster life
Up and down and side to side
Just shout to get it right
'Cause this is life
It's harder than it looks
You never get enough
The time keeps flying, woo
In life you only get one shot
So gives thanks for what you've got right now
Don't you worry
Hey, we're gonna be alright
Hey, we're gonna be alright
Gonna be alright, yeah
Hey, hey, hey (woo)
People walking down Broadway
Begging for change
We just walk by
Don't hear that they're crying
We just keep on typing on our two ways
Oblivious to other people's pain
Gotta open up our eyes
Gotta read between the lines
Gotta listen to the sound
'Cause this is life
It's harder than it looks
You never get enough
The time keeps flying
In life you only get one shot
So give thanks for what you've got right now
Don't you worry
Hey, we're gonna be alright
We're gonna be alright
Gonna be alright, yeah
(Woo) hey, hey, hey
You feel so alone, your problems at home
They always seem to follow you wherever you go
Caught in a daze, you wish you could change
But you always tell yourself
That hopes seems a million miles aways
Gotta wake up from your sleep
Gotta stay awake to dream
Gotta open your heart and believe, oh
'Cause this is life
It's harder than it looks
You never get enough
The time keeps flying, woo
In life you only get one shot
So give thanks for what you've got right now
Don't you worry
Hey, we're gonna be alright
Hey, we're gonna be alright
Gonna be alright, yeah
Hey, hey, hey
One, two, three, yeah
It's a roller coaster life
Up and down and side to side
Just shout to get it right
'Cause this is life
It's harder than it looks
You never get enough
The time keeps flying, woo
In life you only get one shot
So gives thanks for what you've got right now
Don't you worry
Hey, we're gonna be alright
Hey, we're gonna be alright
Gonna be alright, yeah
Hey, hey, hey (woo)
Lyrics submitted by hollistergurl524
Hey We're Gonna Be Alright Lyrics as written by Michael Mangini Joseph Adam Jonas
Lyrics © Hipgnosis Songs Group
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