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.
I've written a brand new page.
It's easier when you know,
you're going the right way.
Have you ever thought,
that if we just stopped thinking,
we'd get exactly what we want?
What exactly do we want?
Let the record show,
that I've pushed through
to find a new way of seeing and hoping,
and I plan on walking soon.
I've written a brand new page.
It's easier when you know,
you're going the right way.
I just never learn,
it's always the same fork in the road.
And I turn,
without knowing where I want to go.
It's redundant,
but I'm hoping that it lasts.
'Cause the heavier the sleep,
the weaker the reason to think.
And sleepless nights
mean something worth being awake for.
I've written a brand new page.
It's easier when you know,
you're going the right way.
So try your best to finish
your conversations without regret.
'Cause left unsaid,
your soul will start to ache,
from putting up a fake facade.
Just say what you want to say!
You're hopelessly bound,
I'm escaping this town.
This train of thinking,
is dragging us down.
So, tell me what my future is,
if I choose not to live.
It's not enough,
we're breaking up and out of sight.
Just give me some time to think,
and it will be alright.
If it was up to me,
we'd be just fine.
Fine for tonight.
It's easier when you know,
you're going the right way.
Have you ever thought,
that if we just stopped thinking,
we'd get exactly what we want?
What exactly do we want?
Let the record show,
that I've pushed through
to find a new way of seeing and hoping,
and I plan on walking soon.
I've written a brand new page.
It's easier when you know,
you're going the right way.
I just never learn,
it's always the same fork in the road.
And I turn,
without knowing where I want to go.
It's redundant,
but I'm hoping that it lasts.
'Cause the heavier the sleep,
the weaker the reason to think.
And sleepless nights
mean something worth being awake for.
I've written a brand new page.
It's easier when you know,
you're going the right way.
So try your best to finish
your conversations without regret.
'Cause left unsaid,
your soul will start to ache,
from putting up a fake facade.
Just say what you want to say!
You're hopelessly bound,
I'm escaping this town.
This train of thinking,
is dragging us down.
So, tell me what my future is,
if I choose not to live.
It's not enough,
we're breaking up and out of sight.
Just give me some time to think,
and it will be alright.
If it was up to me,
we'd be just fine.
Fine for tonight.
Lyrics submitted by champagnexjamx
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I agree DCswindle. I think this song is mostly about doing things so that you won't live with regret. Its basically telling me "Don't think, just do and be happy."