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.
Unrevelation, minutes before I push my life through
Revolving doors, just as another empty cab passes by
Seems like I need this, singing the blues
It feels as worthy as two left shoes on my feet
I'm moving faster than
My heart is in a city that don't ever sleep
I won't even start to try
There's no meaning to the dreams you keep
You're as far away as the stars at tonight
When you feel like walking out in your life
Let it rain right down, let it soak through your skin
Let it rain, like the storm within
Let it rain down on me
Let it fall and wash over me
Let it sink a little deeper
Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain
Under the streetlight
The pavement gleams just like diamonds
And nothing seems that strange
Till I see my face in the reflection
Until I see my face, oh oh
Is in a city that don't ever sleep
I won't even start to try
There's no meaning to the dreams you keep
You're as far away as the stars at tonight
When you feel like walking out in your life
Let it rain right down, let it soak through your skin
Let it rain, like the storm within
Let it fall down, let it pour
Let it soak through, let it wash over
Let it fall down, let it pour
You're as far away as the stars at tonight
When you feel like walking out in your life
Let it rain right down, let it soak through your skin
Let it rain, like the storm within
Let it rain down on me
Let it fall and wash over me
Let it sink a little deeper
Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain
Revolving doors, just as another empty cab passes by
Seems like I need this, singing the blues
It feels as worthy as two left shoes on my feet
I'm moving faster than
My heart is in a city that don't ever sleep
I won't even start to try
There's no meaning to the dreams you keep
You're as far away as the stars at tonight
When you feel like walking out in your life
Let it rain right down, let it soak through your skin
Let it rain, like the storm within
Let it rain down on me
Let it fall and wash over me
Let it sink a little deeper
Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain
Under the streetlight
The pavement gleams just like diamonds
And nothing seems that strange
Till I see my face in the reflection
Until I see my face, oh oh
Is in a city that don't ever sleep
I won't even start to try
There's no meaning to the dreams you keep
You're as far away as the stars at tonight
When you feel like walking out in your life
Let it rain right down, let it soak through your skin
Let it rain, like the storm within
Let it fall down, let it pour
Let it soak through, let it wash over
Let it fall down, let it pour
You're as far away as the stars at tonight
When you feel like walking out in your life
Let it rain right down, let it soak through your skin
Let it rain, like the storm within
Let it rain down on me
Let it fall and wash over me
Let it sink a little deeper
Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain
Lyrics submitted by dontwasteyoursong
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