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.
Whoa, oh yeah
I've seen pictures
Well, I saw you just the other day
And I could not help but look your way
I say you've just got this special look
That has got me completely hooked
[Chorus]
Pictures on the wall
Pictures everywhere
Pictures on the wall
Everywhere I stare
Pictures on the wall
The ceiling and the floor
I'm in a metal room
And I cannot find the door
Will this feeling ever go away?
Or will this feeling stay?
Will this feeling ever go away?
'Cause I can't live the rest of my life this way
Pictures on the wall
(Come on)
Pictures everywhere
Pictures on the wall
(Come on, come on)
Everywhere I stare
Pictures on the wall
(Come on, come on)
The ceiling and the floor
I'm in a metal room and I cannot find the door
I see your face in the clouds in the sky
I see your face before my eyes, yeah
I see your face everywhere
And now I don't know what to do
Oh, oh
[Chorus]
Whoa, pictures
I've seen pictures
Well, I saw you just the other day
And I could not help but look your way
I say you've just got this special look
That has got me completely hooked
[Chorus]
Pictures on the wall
Pictures everywhere
Pictures on the wall
Everywhere I stare
Pictures on the wall
The ceiling and the floor
I'm in a metal room
And I cannot find the door
Will this feeling ever go away?
Or will this feeling stay?
Will this feeling ever go away?
'Cause I can't live the rest of my life this way
Pictures on the wall
(Come on)
Pictures everywhere
Pictures on the wall
(Come on, come on)
Everywhere I stare
Pictures on the wall
(Come on, come on)
The ceiling and the floor
I'm in a metal room and I cannot find the door
I see your face in the clouds in the sky
I see your face before my eyes, yeah
I see your face everywhere
And now I don't know what to do
Oh, oh
[Chorus]
Whoa, pictures
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