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.
You were faster than me,
You were better than me,
I was too careful and weak,
It had to be you,
And I pushed myself,
Beyond the resolve,
Just so I could try,
To make you relive it,
But you were faster than me,
You were better than me,
I was too careful and weak,
It had to be you.
Take me home, in my dream you said that you loved me.
I am your perfect.
Of course I'm a child,
Only we have the capacity,
To stand in single file,
And follow you,
Of course I'm a child,
Only we have the capacity,
To stand in single file,
Regardless of the truth.
Take me home, in my dream you said that you loved me.
I am your perfect.
You were better than me,
I was too careful and weak,
It had to be you,
And I pushed myself,
Beyond the resolve,
Just so I could try,
To make you relive it,
But you were faster than me,
You were better than me,
I was too careful and weak,
It had to be you.
Take me home, in my dream you said that you loved me.
I am your perfect.
Of course I'm a child,
Only we have the capacity,
To stand in single file,
And follow you,
Of course I'm a child,
Only we have the capacity,
To stand in single file,
Regardless of the truth.
Take me home, in my dream you said that you loved me.
I am your perfect.
Lyrics submitted by Street Spirit
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