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.
Maps are not what I think they are.
They leave me lost at night, just like ships in the dark
Well do you think your eyes are sinking deeper,
but I can't help, I cannot help you out
Well come on, come on, come on,
Well come on, and just listen.
Well come on, come on, come on,
Well come on, and don't panic now.
I used to laugh like a child, but then I screamed like a wee girl.
My illness is my best friend in your world
At fifteen, I feel a burning pain; the doctor starts to shake.
My body's broken and I won't be the same.
If I can't afford, then maybe my love's no good.
Cause if I can't afford, then maybe my life's no good.
My legs will walk around, I like to sing at night.
My demons shout and laugh, 'Pull yourself together boy.'
They leave me lost at night, just like ships in the dark
Well do you think your eyes are sinking deeper,
but I can't help, I cannot help you out
Well come on, come on, come on,
Well come on, and just listen.
Well come on, come on, come on,
Well come on, and don't panic now.
I used to laugh like a child, but then I screamed like a wee girl.
My illness is my best friend in your world
At fifteen, I feel a burning pain; the doctor starts to shake.
My body's broken and I won't be the same.
If I can't afford, then maybe my love's no good.
Cause if I can't afford, then maybe my life's no good.
My legs will walk around, I like to sing at night.
My demons shout and laugh, 'Pull yourself together boy.'
Lyrics submitted by AllyS2
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