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.
Good evening shuttle bus
Tell me where you're gonna take us
Someplace that I have never been
It's chic transportation to
New destination where
I leave my reflection on the glass
I'd ask but we don't know
How far these interstates go
Or how deep the city routes go down
In chilly subdepth railways
The weathered concrete stairways
Provide me with the means of getting home
If I ever leave
(On crystal sand we sleep hand in hand while soothing words)
So many sights to see
So wake up like an early birdie
And we'll get a head start on the day
Oh, stained glass skyways
And crowded six lane highways
If I look back when I begin to leave
Will they remember me?
Circuit flights bend the light when I am spent
And tour guides make happy brides through heaven soon
Good evening shuttle bus
Tell me where you're gonna take us
(On crystal sand we sleep hand in hand
While soothing words)
On crystal sand we sleep hand in hand
While soothing words hover like humming birds
Good, good evening shuttle bus
Tell me where you're gonna take us
Tell me where you're gonna take us
Someplace that I have never been
It's chic transportation to
New destination where
I leave my reflection on the glass
I'd ask but we don't know
How far these interstates go
Or how deep the city routes go down
In chilly subdepth railways
The weathered concrete stairways
Provide me with the means of getting home
If I ever leave
(On crystal sand we sleep hand in hand while soothing words)
So many sights to see
So wake up like an early birdie
And we'll get a head start on the day
Oh, stained glass skyways
And crowded six lane highways
If I look back when I begin to leave
Will they remember me?
Circuit flights bend the light when I am spent
And tour guides make happy brides through heaven soon
Good evening shuttle bus
Tell me where you're gonna take us
(On crystal sand we sleep hand in hand
While soothing words)
On crystal sand we sleep hand in hand
While soothing words hover like humming birds
Good, good evening shuttle bus
Tell me where you're gonna take us
Lyrics submitted by xxadaylate
Early Birdie Lyrics as written by Adam R. Young
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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