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.
Is this...what it comes down to?
It don't miss...it's either me or you
All you get is one false move
My friend...you know I have to choose
And go swing...it's either win or lose
In the end there is only one false move
[Chorus]
At first glance, we're still in this game
There's a desperate chance that it will hopefully still remain
Until we come to see the error of our ways
We're just one false move away
It's a cost...of our endless needs
Out of thought...wicked deeds
Leaves me lost with nothing to believe
Foolish pride...Wouldn't let you leave
If you try...If I beg and plead
And besides there's no water round my feet
[Chorus]
[Chorus]
We're just one false move away [Repeat: x 2]
It don't miss...it's either me or you
All you get is one false move
My friend...you know I have to choose
And go swing...it's either win or lose
In the end there is only one false move
[Chorus]
At first glance, we're still in this game
There's a desperate chance that it will hopefully still remain
Until we come to see the error of our ways
We're just one false move away
It's a cost...of our endless needs
Out of thought...wicked deeds
Leaves me lost with nothing to believe
Foolish pride...Wouldn't let you leave
If you try...If I beg and plead
And besides there's no water round my feet
[Chorus]
[Chorus]
We're just one false move away [Repeat: x 2]
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One False Move Lyrics as written by Willy Braun Dustin Welch
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