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.
Slowly fading away
You're lost and so afraid
Where is the hope in a world so cold?
Looking for a distant light
Someone who could save a life
You're living in fear
that no one will hear your cries
Can you save me now?
I am with you
I will carry you through it all
I won't leave you I will catch you
When you feel like letting go
'Cause you're not, you're not alone
Your heart is full of broken dreams
Just a fading memory
And everything's gone but the pain carries on
Lost in the rain again
When will it ever end
The arms of relief seem so out of reach
But I, but I am here
I am with you
I will carry you through it all
I won't leave you I will catch you
When you feel like letting go
'Cause you're not, you're not alone
And I'll be your hope when you feel like its over
And I will pick you up when your whole world shatters
And when you're finally in my arms
Look up and see love has a face
I am with you
I will carry you through it all
I won't leave you I will catch you
When you feel like letting go
'Cause you're not, you're not alone
And I will be your hope (not alone)
And I will pick you up
And I will be your hope
And I will be your hope
Slow fading away
You're lost and so afraid
Where is the hope in a world so cold?
You're lost and so afraid
Where is the hope in a world so cold?
Looking for a distant light
Someone who could save a life
You're living in fear
that no one will hear your cries
Can you save me now?
I am with you
I will carry you through it all
I won't leave you I will catch you
When you feel like letting go
'Cause you're not, you're not alone
Your heart is full of broken dreams
Just a fading memory
And everything's gone but the pain carries on
Lost in the rain again
When will it ever end
The arms of relief seem so out of reach
But I, but I am here
I am with you
I will carry you through it all
I won't leave you I will catch you
When you feel like letting go
'Cause you're not, you're not alone
And I'll be your hope when you feel like its over
And I will pick you up when your whole world shatters
And when you're finally in my arms
Look up and see love has a face
I am with you
I will carry you through it all
I won't leave you I will catch you
When you feel like letting go
'Cause you're not, you're not alone
And I will be your hope (not alone)
And I will pick you up
And I will be your hope
And I will be your hope
Slow fading away
You're lost and so afraid
Where is the hope in a world so cold?
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Not Alone Lyrics as written by Mark L. Holman Robert Douglas Graves
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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