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.
Attempts at letting go all seem so minuscule
compared to the ones I make at hanging on
It's been a while since I've paid it any thought
so here i sit in the middle of Ohio
If all i am is dead to you
then that makes me a ghost
out of sight and out of mind
it's you i miss the most.
i know at times i can be ill-motivated
left alone to sift through thoughts of doubt
and this is you calling me over the radio
the statics far too much your over and out
I know at times i can be ill-motivated
left alone to sift through thoughts of doubt
and this is you calling me over the radio
the statics far too much your over and out
Now all i want to do is apologize
for all the shit i said while looking deep into your eyes
they don't match up with the actions that i portray
but please forgive me even though i know i can't be saved
As it occurs I've got this feeling that i'll never make it
my bags are packed there no need to pretend
that i've got a one way ticket from this sunshine state
that says you're lying i'm trying on this one of a kind thing
I know at times i can be ill-motivated
left alone to sift through thoughts of doubt
and this is you calling me over the radio
the statics far too much your over and out
don't be surprised because this is where i get carried away
too many nights gone by too many thoughts ignored so many songs unsung what am i waiting for
i know at times i can be ill-motivated
left alone to sift through thoughts of doubt
and this is you calling me over the radio
the statics far too much your over and out
(As it occurs I've got this feeling that i'll never make it
my bags are packed there no need to pretend
that i've got a one way ticket from this sunshine state
that says you're lying i'm trying on this one of a kind thing)
[Attempts at letting go all seem so minuscule
compared to the ones I make at hanging on
It's been a while since I've paid it any thought
so here I sit in the middle of Ohio]
compared to the ones I make at hanging on
It's been a while since I've paid it any thought
so here i sit in the middle of Ohio
If all i am is dead to you
then that makes me a ghost
out of sight and out of mind
it's you i miss the most.
i know at times i can be ill-motivated
left alone to sift through thoughts of doubt
and this is you calling me over the radio
the statics far too much your over and out
I know at times i can be ill-motivated
left alone to sift through thoughts of doubt
and this is you calling me over the radio
the statics far too much your over and out
Now all i want to do is apologize
for all the shit i said while looking deep into your eyes
they don't match up with the actions that i portray
but please forgive me even though i know i can't be saved
As it occurs I've got this feeling that i'll never make it
my bags are packed there no need to pretend
that i've got a one way ticket from this sunshine state
that says you're lying i'm trying on this one of a kind thing
I know at times i can be ill-motivated
left alone to sift through thoughts of doubt
and this is you calling me over the radio
the statics far too much your over and out
don't be surprised because this is where i get carried away
too many nights gone by too many thoughts ignored so many songs unsung what am i waiting for
i know at times i can be ill-motivated
left alone to sift through thoughts of doubt
and this is you calling me over the radio
the statics far too much your over and out
(As it occurs I've got this feeling that i'll never make it
my bags are packed there no need to pretend
that i've got a one way ticket from this sunshine state
that says you're lying i'm trying on this one of a kind thing)
[Attempts at letting go all seem so minuscule
compared to the ones I make at hanging on
It's been a while since I've paid it any thought
so here I sit in the middle of Ohio]
Lyrics submitted by ashley91689
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