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.
Before you I was nothing
But an empty heart, tired of giving myself
Away to those who did all the taking of me
Who stole my trust and took the feeling
Before me you were nothing
But an open seed, bleeding fractions of light
Inside the darkest canyons of ire
Who stole your trust and took the feeling
The stars are up above
I think they're the light that we need
To shine upon our eyes
So that we can see what we need
I know that you have been taken for granted, my dear
But that is not why I am here
But an empty heart, tired of giving myself
Away to those who did all the taking of me
Who stole my trust and took the feeling
Before me you were nothing
But an open seed, bleeding fractions of light
Inside the darkest canyons of ire
Who stole your trust and took the feeling
The stars are up above
I think they're the light that we need
To shine upon our eyes
So that we can see what we need
I know that you have been taken for granted, my dear
But that is not why I am here
Lyrics submitted by mayamayouidiot
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