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 recall a long farewell and a time to choose
So we part like rivers baby, yeah like rivers do
But I still talk about you though and wonder
How it is your life will unfold
Show me what it looks like
Outside your window at twilight
Show me what it looks like
I recall drivin' home, this ain't gonna hit me till God knows when
You know I feel it in my bones and I wear it on my skin
But there is no use in right or wrong
When a heart must go where it belongs
[Chorus: ]
Show me what it looks like
Outside your window at twilight
Is it me that you see dancing on a line,
Singin? I could be yours if you would be mine
C?mon grow old with me and surely you will see
I remember thinking, boy you must be dreaming
So hold on, hold on, before it's all gone
And I do remember thinking
That your world will go on spinning
Without me now, so c'mon, c'mon please
Show me what it looks like
Outside your window at twilight
[Chorus: ]
I recall a long farewell and a time to choose
So we part like rivers baby, yeah like rivers do
So we part like rivers baby, yeah like rivers do
But I still talk about you though and wonder
How it is your life will unfold
Show me what it looks like
Outside your window at twilight
Show me what it looks like
I recall drivin' home, this ain't gonna hit me till God knows when
You know I feel it in my bones and I wear it on my skin
But there is no use in right or wrong
When a heart must go where it belongs
[Chorus: ]
Show me what it looks like
Outside your window at twilight
Is it me that you see dancing on a line,
Singin? I could be yours if you would be mine
C?mon grow old with me and surely you will see
I remember thinking, boy you must be dreaming
So hold on, hold on, before it's all gone
And I do remember thinking
That your world will go on spinning
Without me now, so c'mon, c'mon please
Show me what it looks like
Outside your window at twilight
[Chorus: ]
I recall a long farewell and a time to choose
So we part like rivers baby, yeah like rivers do
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I love this song because it happened to me. The guy says goodbye for the last time at his girlfriends house. It finally hits him when he gets home that its over. It drives him crazy that its over now, and he is trying to tell her that if they got back together everything would get better. He just wants her to see that, but he knows that even after breaking up her world will still keep spinning but his won't because something is missing. In the end, he says we should just part rivers, but he says it to himself it seems like. This song is like my past relationship in a nut shell :(...i miss her.
naww that must suck to have that happen<br /> <br /> have you told her how you feel,tell her the truth<br /> <br /> than see what she says,you never know she could change her mind or could reject.just saying though if you love her-go get her and fight for her love but you migh have to admit defeat...but there are more fish in the sea<br /> <br /> sounds like you really care.... hope it all goes well =)