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.
The silence pulled me under; then you walked in like the thunder.
Standing in line, staring like scarecrows eyes again.
Take me back to the place where I grew up,
Because I don’t think I can take it anymore (take it anymore)
I can’t sleep when you’re not lying here with me.
Pull me under, upside down; going down, over, over and out.
Staring at your star, wondering where you are tonight.
Will I see you again? Ever see you again.
Wasted memories burning pages in your diary,
I can’t do this on my own; I never meant to let you go.
I can’t sleep when you’re not lying here with me.
Pull me under, upside down; going down, over, over and out.
If you want it, come and get it.
Standing in line, staring like scarecrows eyes again.
Take me back to the place where I grew up,
Because I don’t think I can take it anymore (take it anymore)
I can’t sleep when you’re not lying here with me.
Pull me under, upside down; going down, over, over and out.
Staring at your star, wondering where you are tonight.
Will I see you again? Ever see you again.
Wasted memories burning pages in your diary,
I can’t do this on my own; I never meant to let you go.
I can’t sleep when you’re not lying here with me.
Pull me under, upside down; going down, over, over and out.
If you want it, come and get it.
Lyrics submitted by aristuma21
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