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.
He said, come with me
Down below, here we go
Down, down here in the cavern
We're alone, now
You and me
I feel you, but I can't see you
Is this how our live's supposed to be?
Any way now, any day now
We're gonna open our eyes and see
In the dark now, its a shame
Our live's in disguise as denied (?)
Oh, down here in the cavern
Where nobody can see
Not even you
Not even me
Down, down together
With our memories, and our dreams
La la la la la la la, la la la....
La la la la la la. la la la...
Any way now, any day now
We're gonna open our eyes and see
We're to close now
We should go now
Please keep your distance
Down, down here in the cavern
We're alone now
You and me
I feel you, but I can't see you
Is this how our live's supposed to be?
La da da da, la da da da
Down below, here we go
Down, down here in the cavern
We're alone, now
You and me
I feel you, but I can't see you
Is this how our live's supposed to be?
Any way now, any day now
We're gonna open our eyes and see
In the dark now, its a shame
Our live's in disguise as denied (?)
Oh, down here in the cavern
Where nobody can see
Not even you
Not even me
Down, down together
With our memories, and our dreams
La la la la la la la, la la la....
La la la la la la. la la la...
Any way now, any day now
We're gonna open our eyes and see
We're to close now
We should go now
Please keep your distance
Down, down here in the cavern
We're alone now
You and me
I feel you, but I can't see you
Is this how our live's supposed to be?
La da da da, la da da da
Lyrics submitted by Hannah2200
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