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.
In your heart of chambers
Where you sit
With your picture books
And your ancient wit
In that nook I found you
Sold and tired
Would you be the one to carry me?
I'd like to be someone
You could finally learn to love again
Made our iron bedside
Cold as graves
So we stoke the organs
That make our blood race
And they've conjured spirits
To make you smile
Would you be my long time baby?
I'd like to be someone
You could finally learn to
We've put our woes
Down by our sides
Let's take the time
To mend these smiles
Together we could make it home
Lovely surprise
Live our own lives
In our beds, we're the lucky ones
Fill us with the sun
In our beds, we're the lucky ones
Fill us with the sun
In our beds, we're the lucky ones
Fill us with the sun
Where you sit
With your picture books
And your ancient wit
In that nook I found you
Sold and tired
Would you be the one to carry me?
I'd like to be someone
You could finally learn to love again
Made our iron bedside
Cold as graves
So we stoke the organs
That make our blood race
And they've conjured spirits
To make you smile
Would you be my long time baby?
I'd like to be someone
You could finally learn to
We've put our woes
Down by our sides
Let's take the time
To mend these smiles
Together we could make it home
Lovely surprise
Live our own lives
In our beds, we're the lucky ones
Fill us with the sun
In our beds, we're the lucky ones
Fill us with the sun
In our beds, we're the lucky ones
Fill us with the sun
Lyrics submitted by 7daysatsea, edited by salamandoor
Heart of Chambers Lyrics as written by Victoria Garance Alixe Legrand Alex Kristian Scally
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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