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.
Lazy days; you're the only thing they waste away.
You're so afraid of all the problems we've been faking.
And You were wondering where I've gone
when you want me to make your heart sing..
The boys are slowly chasing on but they can't guarantee the whole thing.
And when you cry, the eyeliner will slip beneath your eyes to catch your breath.
Brush off your cheek, still aching as your hands whip at your sides, caress your dress.
Daring words -- do you believe that I've been stealing time?
And all that hurts will only fade as the days fly.
And then you'll open up your arms, and you'll be sent directly in, dear.
Free from the heartache of his harm, when we're the only one's who'll be here.
And when you cry, the eyeliner will slip beneath your eyes to catch your breath.
Brush off your cheek, still aching as your hands whip at your sides; oh I like your dress.
I think a change is what I need.
I thought you needed someone you knew you could trust entirely.
I've always been fine on my own.
I thought that you were growing tired of always feeling alone.
These days drag on; I'm losing faith.
You said we'd work it out together but you're pushing me away.
Well I'm here but I fear my heart is not.
You said your heart would follow me until the moment that it stopped. The moment that it stopped.......
You should have known with all the things I crowded in your mind
-- I'd leave you a mess.
You're so afraid of all the problems we've been faking.
And You were wondering where I've gone
when you want me to make your heart sing..
The boys are slowly chasing on but they can't guarantee the whole thing.
And when you cry, the eyeliner will slip beneath your eyes to catch your breath.
Brush off your cheek, still aching as your hands whip at your sides, caress your dress.
Daring words -- do you believe that I've been stealing time?
And all that hurts will only fade as the days fly.
And then you'll open up your arms, and you'll be sent directly in, dear.
Free from the heartache of his harm, when we're the only one's who'll be here.
And when you cry, the eyeliner will slip beneath your eyes to catch your breath.
Brush off your cheek, still aching as your hands whip at your sides; oh I like your dress.
I think a change is what I need.
I thought you needed someone you knew you could trust entirely.
I've always been fine on my own.
I thought that you were growing tired of always feeling alone.
These days drag on; I'm losing faith.
You said we'd work it out together but you're pushing me away.
Well I'm here but I fear my heart is not.
You said your heart would follow me until the moment that it stopped. The moment that it stopped.......
You should have known with all the things I crowded in your mind
-- I'd leave you a mess.
Lyrics submitted by alicson
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