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.
Say, we'll run away, when things get better, better than today
Blind, leading blind, never knowing, what we'll find
Where are we going, who are we now?
Let's decide.
This time you've gotta make up your mind,
This life you're living.
This time you've gotta make up your mind,
This life's worth living.
Get up, we've got a way's to go
We, are only getting better
Where we were then doesn't matter
Lately, everything is hazy, but I know what's true
Lately, everyone seems crazy, but I believe in you
Sun, shines in the eyes,
Of those who know how to leave the past behind.
This time you've gotta make up your mind,
This life you're living.
This time you've gotta make up your mind,
This life's worth living
Get up, we've got a way's to go
We, are only getting better
Where we were then doesn't matter
Lately, everything seems hazy, but I know what's true
Lately, everyone seems crazy, but I believe in you
This time you've got to make up your mind,
This life's worth living
Get up, we've got a way's to go
We, are only getting better
Where we were then doesn't matter
Lately, everything seems hazy, but I know what's true
Lately, everyone seems crazy, but I believe in you
Blind, leading blind, never knowing, what we'll find
Where are we going, who are we now?
Let's decide.
This time you've gotta make up your mind,
This life you're living.
This time you've gotta make up your mind,
This life's worth living.
Get up, we've got a way's to go
We, are only getting better
Where we were then doesn't matter
Lately, everything is hazy, but I know what's true
Lately, everyone seems crazy, but I believe in you
Sun, shines in the eyes,
Of those who know how to leave the past behind.
This time you've gotta make up your mind,
This life you're living.
This time you've gotta make up your mind,
This life's worth living
Get up, we've got a way's to go
We, are only getting better
Where we were then doesn't matter
Lately, everything seems hazy, but I know what's true
Lately, everyone seems crazy, but I believe in you
This time you've got to make up your mind,
This life's worth living
Get up, we've got a way's to go
We, are only getting better
Where we were then doesn't matter
Lately, everything seems hazy, but I know what's true
Lately, everyone seems crazy, but I believe in you
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