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.
You're not here tonight
But I trust that
You are safe and tight
So I can sleep fast
The moon was at your side
It just hit, the
Sun is paralyzed
But I'm a savior
Let me at him
I can fix it
Just a quick one
Nothing to it
Just like Tina
Gypsy queen did
I can bring you
Back to life, kid
Waking with a start
I remember
Where you really are
And how you got there
Sight is all you've got
So I’ll watch you
Translate every thought
And I’ll scream for you
Shut the beds off
Here's the password
Dance around the dark
Don't answer
Cuff(?) the masses
Stuff their mouths full
Make them see
It is so simple
Who made all this mess?
I did, I did
Are you safe to touch?
Or will you hurt me?
There's no more to ask
You are dreaming
But until you're back
I’ll keep screaming
Shut the beds off
Here's the password
Dance around the dark
Don't answer
Cuff(?) the masses
Stuff their mouths full
Make them learn it by example
Tie the nurses to the doctors
make them have to see each other
They will fall in love completely
It's amazing, call me crazy
One look away and you're dead
We are so weak in the end
When you are able to breathe
I think that I’ll still believe
Love comes in moments like these
Love comes in moments like these
But I trust that
You are safe and tight
So I can sleep fast
The moon was at your side
It just hit, the
Sun is paralyzed
But I'm a savior
Let me at him
I can fix it
Just a quick one
Nothing to it
Just like Tina
Gypsy queen did
I can bring you
Back to life, kid
Waking with a start
I remember
Where you really are
And how you got there
Sight is all you've got
So I’ll watch you
Translate every thought
And I’ll scream for you
Shut the beds off
Here's the password
Dance around the dark
Don't answer
Cuff(?) the masses
Stuff their mouths full
Make them see
It is so simple
Who made all this mess?
I did, I did
Are you safe to touch?
Or will you hurt me?
There's no more to ask
You are dreaming
But until you're back
I’ll keep screaming
Shut the beds off
Here's the password
Dance around the dark
Don't answer
Cuff(?) the masses
Stuff their mouths full
Make them learn it by example
Tie the nurses to the doctors
make them have to see each other
They will fall in love completely
It's amazing, call me crazy
One look away and you're dead
We are so weak in the end
When you are able to breathe
I think that I’ll still believe
Love comes in moments like these
Love comes in moments like these
Lyrics submitted by Echooo7
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