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 can't seem to change you or open up your eye's
So go on and sing your sad, sad song.
I don't even blame you the routine is nice.
Nine to five and a suit and tie.
Fear of failure in comfort zones kill
[Chorus]
Brace your self and give into the moment.
You've got nothing to lose.
So what is your excuse?
Save yourself your dying in slow motion.
You got nothing to lose.
So what's your excuse?
Life can't seem to teach you the safe card is right.
So stray from the fight.
Don't you realize?
The daydreamers nightmare is to never even try.
Your time has slipped by.
Fear of failure in comfort zones kill
[Chorus]
Take a step back and find a way out of here.
Can't you see the answer is loud and clear.
[Chorus]
Find a way out of here...
So go on and sing your sad, sad song.
I don't even blame you the routine is nice.
Nine to five and a suit and tie.
Fear of failure in comfort zones kill
[Chorus]
Brace your self and give into the moment.
You've got nothing to lose.
So what is your excuse?
Save yourself your dying in slow motion.
You got nothing to lose.
So what's your excuse?
Life can't seem to teach you the safe card is right.
So stray from the fight.
Don't you realize?
The daydreamers nightmare is to never even try.
Your time has slipped by.
Fear of failure in comfort zones kill
[Chorus]
Take a step back and find a way out of here.
Can't you see the answer is loud and clear.
[Chorus]
Find a way out of here...
Lyrics submitted by TranceRufus
11:00am (Daydreamer) Lyrics as written by Jesse Hasek Brian Vodinh
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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