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.
Constantly, finding ways to fill the empty space
But still it seems that nothing touches you anymore
And you're not really sure, which way to turn
If you feel the sadness sweep you off yout feet
Doubled in the things that you feel
Don't be ashamed of who you are and don't be afraid to stand your ground
Cause at the end, end of the day
You're one step closer to finding your way
And although you might think you're out of time
You're gonna be fine
Cause at the end, end of the day
You're one step closer
To finding your way
And although you might think you're out of time
You're gonna be fine
You should know that things aren't always as they seem
So why still swim in the depths of a tide that's pulling you in?
Makes you think your life has been a waste of time
Leave the shade and step out into the glare
Pease of mind awaits you there
Don't be afraid to stand your ground
Don't be ashamed of who you are
Cause at the end, end of the day
You're one step closer
To finding your way
And although you might think you're out of time
You're gonna be fine
Cause at the end, end of the day
You're one step closer to finding you way
And although you might think you're out of time
You're gonna be fine
Never had the help to find your way
There's nothing you could do or say
You had to find your own mistakes to learn
Just look inside of you
You've got to find your own way through
Cause at the end, end of the day
You're one step closer to finding your way
And although you might think you're out of time
You're gonna be fine
Cause at the end, end of the day
You're one step closer to finding your way
And although you might think you're out of time
You're gonna be fine
But still it seems that nothing touches you anymore
And you're not really sure, which way to turn
If you feel the sadness sweep you off yout feet
Doubled in the things that you feel
Don't be ashamed of who you are and don't be afraid to stand your ground
Cause at the end, end of the day
You're one step closer to finding your way
And although you might think you're out of time
You're gonna be fine
Cause at the end, end of the day
You're one step closer
To finding your way
And although you might think you're out of time
You're gonna be fine
You should know that things aren't always as they seem
So why still swim in the depths of a tide that's pulling you in?
Makes you think your life has been a waste of time
Leave the shade and step out into the glare
Pease of mind awaits you there
Don't be afraid to stand your ground
Don't be ashamed of who you are
Cause at the end, end of the day
You're one step closer
To finding your way
And although you might think you're out of time
You're gonna be fine
Cause at the end, end of the day
You're one step closer to finding you way
And although you might think you're out of time
You're gonna be fine
Never had the help to find your way
There's nothing you could do or say
You had to find your own mistakes to learn
Just look inside of you
You've got to find your own way through
Cause at the end, end of the day
You're one step closer to finding your way
And although you might think you're out of time
You're gonna be fine
Cause at the end, end of the day
You're one step closer to finding your way
And although you might think you're out of time
You're gonna be fine
Lyrics submitted by MayaMoo
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