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.
It took two days
For me to figure out
This isn't working out
But I lost my way
I drove all night
Just to be with you
But you weren't worth the view
I gotta hit the brakes
Now you know, get up and go
Arizona, Arizona
A car wreck on the highway
Now you're burning by the side of the road
Arizona, Arizona
Is a million miles from Florida
Now you're history
I'm stranded, get me out, I'm going home
Deep in your soul
Lies a lonely heart
That only ever pumps
For you alone
And I can't relate
So I gotta leave you here
I can breathe without you, dear
Just start walking away
Now you know, get up and go
Arizona, Arizona
A car wreck on the highway
Now you're burning by the side of the road
Arizona, Arizona
Is a million miles from Florida
Now you're history
I'm stranded, get me out, I'm going home
Tell me, how does that feel
With the Grand Canyon between me and you
Tell me, how does that feel to see me waving goodbye
Took two days
For me to figure out
This isn't working out
I gotta hit the brakes
Arizona, Arizona
A car wreck on the highway
Now you're burning by the side of the road
Arizona, Arizona
Is a million miles from Florida
Now you're history
I'm stranded, get me out, I'm going home
Arizona, Arizona
A car wreck on the highway
Now you're burning by the side of the road
Arizona, Arizona
Is a million miles from Florida
Now you're history
I'm stranded, get me out, I'm going home
For me to figure out
This isn't working out
But I lost my way
I drove all night
Just to be with you
But you weren't worth the view
I gotta hit the brakes
Now you know, get up and go
Arizona, Arizona
A car wreck on the highway
Now you're burning by the side of the road
Arizona, Arizona
Is a million miles from Florida
Now you're history
I'm stranded, get me out, I'm going home
Deep in your soul
Lies a lonely heart
That only ever pumps
For you alone
And I can't relate
So I gotta leave you here
I can breathe without you, dear
Just start walking away
Now you know, get up and go
Arizona, Arizona
A car wreck on the highway
Now you're burning by the side of the road
Arizona, Arizona
Is a million miles from Florida
Now you're history
I'm stranded, get me out, I'm going home
Tell me, how does that feel
With the Grand Canyon between me and you
Tell me, how does that feel to see me waving goodbye
Took two days
For me to figure out
This isn't working out
I gotta hit the brakes
Arizona, Arizona
A car wreck on the highway
Now you're burning by the side of the road
Arizona, Arizona
Is a million miles from Florida
Now you're history
I'm stranded, get me out, I'm going home
Arizona, Arizona
A car wreck on the highway
Now you're burning by the side of the road
Arizona, Arizona
Is a million miles from Florida
Now you're history
I'm stranded, get me out, I'm going home
Lyrics submitted by thoseguiltyeyes
Arizona Lyrics as written by David Katz Cassadee Pope
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
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