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.
Just close your eyes, and speak
Say what we both know is inside you
If you want I'll keep
So much bury deep
Wake up it's gone
What made you fall away?
What came undone?
What made you fall away?
We were so true
We were pure
You saw how my heart was full of hurt
I held you to stop from breaking down around me
I tried but I was weak
Just close your eyes and speak
Wake up it's gone,
What made you fall away?
What came undone?
What made you fall away?
Feelings I keep
Bury so deep
You fell from me
You breathed so deep
You loved so deep
I built all these walls
To keep you close
Say what we both know is inside you
If you want I'll keep
So much bury deep
Wake up it's gone
What made you fall away?
What came undone?
What made you fall away?
We were so true
We were pure
You saw how my heart was full of hurt
I held you to stop from breaking down around me
I tried but I was weak
Just close your eyes and speak
Wake up it's gone,
What made you fall away?
What came undone?
What made you fall away?
Feelings I keep
Bury so deep
You fell from me
You breathed so deep
You loved so deep
I built all these walls
To keep you close
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wonderful
this song is awesome, definitely 1 of the best vx's songs ever!!!!! my fave bit is the beginning, for some crazy reason i love the first sentence.
yeah its mint, the song (to me anyway) seems to be about hes got a friend (girlfriend?) thats upset and he wants to help them, but they won't let him, and possibly that they are drifting apart in their friendship
Maybe a boyfriend but not a girlfriend... Lyricist Terry Abott is a little on the bent side of straight. Ever heard him speak?! Hehe doesn't take away from his greatness though..
lol, well actually I met keith and nick from the band and apparently he's strait, just very, very camp