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 like to drive fast in my car
but I know I won't get too far,
Before I see the setting sun
and stop my car and start to run
Towards the curved edge of the earth
that separates the sky from dirt.
In a meadow under stars
I realize how small we really are.
Since I am born of modern man
I find it hard to take a stand
For the laws of gravity
that demonstrate you're just like me.
Everyone I've ever met
is so in love with wet cement,
And hands and feet pressed into it
of all the people they will never know.
Our skin will rot and decompose
and we will become one of those
Where all the worms have made their homes,
But all our names will be in stone. "Oh no!"
Though I am afraid,
I will be alone for a while.
and yes I am afraid
that I will be alone for a while.
but I know I won't get too far,
Before I see the setting sun
and stop my car and start to run
Towards the curved edge of the earth
that separates the sky from dirt.
In a meadow under stars
I realize how small we really are.
Since I am born of modern man
I find it hard to take a stand
For the laws of gravity
that demonstrate you're just like me.
Everyone I've ever met
is so in love with wet cement,
And hands and feet pressed into it
of all the people they will never know.
Our skin will rot and decompose
and we will become one of those
Where all the worms have made their homes,
But all our names will be in stone. "Oh no!"
Though I am afraid,
I will be alone for a while.
and yes I am afraid
that I will be alone for a while.
Lyrics submitted by treedoll
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