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.
Time and time I watch the leaves fall
They beat me to the ground
The stench of daises on your front porch give meaning
To all that we haven't found
Cause tonight won't make a difference
And why should I show interest
When all that's left on my bed is your sweat throughout the night
You leave no room for doubt
What path do I choose now?
Stairway to nowhere's infront of me
Just like you I choose death over danger
My lips have no use, once I forget your name
This is our only separation from desperation
Your still a hundred sweet whispers away
If five whole says is all it takes to
Dance the night away
Cause tonight wont make a difference
And why should I show interest
When all that's left on my bed is your sweat throughout the night
You leave no room for doubt
What path do I choose now?
Stairway to nowhere's in front of me
Just like you I choose death over danger
My lips have no use, once I forget your name
Wipe the X's of your palms sweet lady
Cause
They don't mean a thing now
They don't mean a thing now
They don't mean a thing now
They don't mean a thing now
They beat me to the ground
The stench of daises on your front porch give meaning
To all that we haven't found
Cause tonight won't make a difference
And why should I show interest
When all that's left on my bed is your sweat throughout the night
You leave no room for doubt
What path do I choose now?
Stairway to nowhere's infront of me
Just like you I choose death over danger
My lips have no use, once I forget your name
This is our only separation from desperation
Your still a hundred sweet whispers away
If five whole says is all it takes to
Dance the night away
Cause tonight wont make a difference
And why should I show interest
When all that's left on my bed is your sweat throughout the night
You leave no room for doubt
What path do I choose now?
Stairway to nowhere's in front of me
Just like you I choose death over danger
My lips have no use, once I forget your name
Wipe the X's of your palms sweet lady
Cause
They don't mean a thing now
They don't mean a thing now
They don't mean a thing now
They don't mean a thing now
Lyrics submitted by uh0hmandy
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