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.
The sea said goodbye to the shore so the sun wouldn't notice
The seaweed that wrapped its arms around you
The carpet on my cheek feels like a forest
And I run through the tall trees with your hands chasing me
The books that I keep by my bags are full of your stories
That I drew up from a little dream of mine, a little nightmare of yours
To be asked to take this plunge, to forgive and forget
And be the better man, to be a better man, to be a better man
So love me, mother
And love me, father
And love my sister as well
The cat's silhouette, as big as a monster
In this concrete jungle, with streetlights hanging their heads
So make all your last demands, for I will forsake you
And I'll meet your eyes for the very first time, for the very last
So love me, mother
And love me, father
And love my sister as well
So love me, mother
And love me, father
And love my brother as well
So love me, mother
And love me, father
And love my sister as well
So love me, mother
And love me, father
And love my brother as well
I met a man today and he smiled back at me
Now there are thoughts like these that keep me on my feet
That keep me on my feet
The seaweed that wrapped its arms around you
The carpet on my cheek feels like a forest
And I run through the tall trees with your hands chasing me
The books that I keep by my bags are full of your stories
That I drew up from a little dream of mine, a little nightmare of yours
To be asked to take this plunge, to forgive and forget
And be the better man, to be a better man, to be a better man
So love me, mother
And love me, father
And love my sister as well
The cat's silhouette, as big as a monster
In this concrete jungle, with streetlights hanging their heads
So make all your last demands, for I will forsake you
And I'll meet your eyes for the very first time, for the very last
So love me, mother
And love me, father
And love my sister as well
So love me, mother
And love me, father
And love my brother as well
So love me, mother
And love me, father
And love my sister as well
So love me, mother
And love me, father
And love my brother as well
I met a man today and he smiled back at me
Now there are thoughts like these that keep me on my feet
That keep me on my feet
Lyrics submitted by Macuahuitl, edited by Killianma, Firen, LasseSand, Peachre, Joycenator3195
Sloom Lyrics as written by Nanna Bryndis Hilmarsdottir Arnar Rosenkranz Hilmarsson
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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