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.
Look at the sky
As the night descends
The rain is crashing down
I've hit another dead end
Just before I let hopes slip away
A shadow is revealed, The devil shows his face
I'm scared to death and have myself to blame
(I'm to blame)
How did we end up fighting anyway?
You know I used to search the sky
And dream of where you were
I need you by my side
We can end this together
I know I promised you the world
And still I let you down
I need you by my side and together we'll end this now
Look in my eyes am I shaking now?
I am all you fear, have I made myself clear?
Shut your mouth and finish what you started
Boy you haven't got the slightest idea
Just who I am and what I did for you
Don't you see that I'm trying to save you?
Shut your mouth and finish what you started
I'm scared to death and have myself to blame
No one else
How did we end up fighting anyway?
You know I used to search the sky
And dream of where you were
I need you by my side
We can end this together
I know I promised you the world
And still I let you down
I need you by my side and together we'll end this now
[Speaking:]
As the last ray's of sunlight fade
One killer chases another
Through the tangled madness of the city
A clash of steel announces the presence of its quarry
The stage is set, the night explodes
You killed her, you murderer
You have stripped me of the one that I love
Annabel, our Annabel!
Murderer, you murdered her
You have no clue what she's capable of
I'm scared to death and have myself to blame
(I'm scared to death and have myself to blame)
How did we end up fighting anyway?
You know I used to search the sky
And dream of where you were
I need you by my side
We can end this together
I know I promised you the world
And still I let you down
I need you by my side and together we'll end this now
You know you better look behind you!
As the night descends
The rain is crashing down
I've hit another dead end
Just before I let hopes slip away
A shadow is revealed, The devil shows his face
I'm scared to death and have myself to blame
(I'm to blame)
How did we end up fighting anyway?
You know I used to search the sky
And dream of where you were
I need you by my side
We can end this together
I know I promised you the world
And still I let you down
I need you by my side and together we'll end this now
Look in my eyes am I shaking now?
I am all you fear, have I made myself clear?
Shut your mouth and finish what you started
Boy you haven't got the slightest idea
Just who I am and what I did for you
Don't you see that I'm trying to save you?
Shut your mouth and finish what you started
I'm scared to death and have myself to blame
No one else
How did we end up fighting anyway?
You know I used to search the sky
And dream of where you were
I need you by my side
We can end this together
I know I promised you the world
And still I let you down
I need you by my side and together we'll end this now
[Speaking:]
As the last ray's of sunlight fade
One killer chases another
Through the tangled madness of the city
A clash of steel announces the presence of its quarry
The stage is set, the night explodes
You killed her, you murderer
You have stripped me of the one that I love
Annabel, our Annabel!
Murderer, you murdered her
You have no clue what she's capable of
I'm scared to death and have myself to blame
(I'm scared to death and have myself to blame)
How did we end up fighting anyway?
You know I used to search the sky
And dream of where you were
I need you by my side
We can end this together
I know I promised you the world
And still I let you down
I need you by my side and together we'll end this now
You know you better look behind you!
Lyrics submitted by jordan199311
To Be Scared By An Owl Lyrics as written by Dennis Lavell Lee Dennis Lee
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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so actually i think your REALLY close but that he killed her.if you listen to the thespian it makes it sound like he has a demon or another personality and he killed her.by commiting suicide he kills the murderer and he gets to be with annabel.but at the same time it seems some other songs contradict that theory so i may be wrong but thats the way i see it.so pretty uch hes insane.
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