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.
Don't get me started on what it means to be alive
You're lying to yourself, but then still you act surprised
'Cause you're scared, can't come to terms with what you are
The wolves in sheep's clothing will only lead you so far
You'll wait and they'll go
'Cause in the end, we all end up alone
So just wait, you'll know
Forget everything just for tonight, we'll
Sing like everyone when they're alone
'Cause I've been waiting for the night to say whoa, whoa
I rely on myself, just making sure that was clear
I'm not in need of your crutches, I faced all my fears
And I won what I knew I could have
Life is not a punch card, make the best of what you have
And don't wait, just go
And when you find yourself, please let me know
(It's not too late) just let go
Forget everything just for tonight, we'll
Sing like everyone when they're alone
'Cause I've been waiting for the night to say whoa, whoa
Let's believe that if we all stand together
We're a force that could shake the whole world
For once, I'm doin' something right when we say whoa, whoa
In the end, it's not about what you have
In the end, it's all about where you wanna go
And the roads you take to help you get there
I hope you think that's fair
'Cause you only got one life to lead
So don't take for granted those little things
Those little things are all that we have
Forget everything just for tonight, we'll
Sing like everyone when they're alone
'Cause I've been waiting for the night to say whoa, whoa
Let's believe that if we all stand together
We're a force that could shake the whole world
For once, I'm doin' something right when we say whoa, whoa
We'll sing (whoa, whoa)
(Whoa, whoa) can't forget everything
'Cause I've been waiting for the night to say whoa, whoa
You're lying to yourself, but then still you act surprised
'Cause you're scared, can't come to terms with what you are
The wolves in sheep's clothing will only lead you so far
You'll wait and they'll go
'Cause in the end, we all end up alone
So just wait, you'll know
Forget everything just for tonight, we'll
Sing like everyone when they're alone
'Cause I've been waiting for the night to say whoa, whoa
I rely on myself, just making sure that was clear
I'm not in need of your crutches, I faced all my fears
And I won what I knew I could have
Life is not a punch card, make the best of what you have
And don't wait, just go
And when you find yourself, please let me know
(It's not too late) just let go
Forget everything just for tonight, we'll
Sing like everyone when they're alone
'Cause I've been waiting for the night to say whoa, whoa
Let's believe that if we all stand together
We're a force that could shake the whole world
For once, I'm doin' something right when we say whoa, whoa
In the end, it's not about what you have
In the end, it's all about where you wanna go
And the roads you take to help you get there
I hope you think that's fair
'Cause you only got one life to lead
So don't take for granted those little things
Those little things are all that we have
Forget everything just for tonight, we'll
Sing like everyone when they're alone
'Cause I've been waiting for the night to say whoa, whoa
Let's believe that if we all stand together
We're a force that could shake the whole world
For once, I'm doin' something right when we say whoa, whoa
We'll sing (whoa, whoa)
(Whoa, whoa) can't forget everything
'Cause I've been waiting for the night to say whoa, whoa
Lyrics submitted by afitch1206, edited by Mellow_Harsher
This Is The House That Doubt Built Lyrics as written by Jeremy Wade Mckinnon Chad Everett Gilbert
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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