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.
Almost every thought
fits neatly on this card;
I could believe you.
I could deceive you.
Driving in my car
Horizons in the dark;
This dissolution
is our resolution.
Our future selves are free
Your future self will love me.
Our future eyes will see.
Your future self will love me.
Your plans are on display,
You’ve got a fail-safe dossier;
Are you electric?
Are you a skeptic?
When we try to comply
with no thought for our lives
Are we courageous?
Or are we contagious?
fits neatly on this card;
I could believe you.
I could deceive you.
Driving in my car
Horizons in the dark;
This dissolution
is our resolution.
Our future selves are free
Your future self will love me.
Our future eyes will see.
Your future self will love me.
Your plans are on display,
You’ve got a fail-safe dossier;
Are you electric?
Are you a skeptic?
When we try to comply
with no thought for our lives
Are we courageous?
Or are we contagious?
Lyrics submitted by Sinai
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