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.
Ocean blue
What have I done to you?
Cut so deep
Yet growing through and through
Drawn apart
New York and London
All I see now
Are distant drumlins
The roads I knew
Became a city
And I wonder
Will you wait for me?
Although
I'm far away
I know I'll stay, I know I'll stay
Right there with you
Though
It might be too late
What would you say? What would you say?
What would you do?
I built a hive
Became one with the bees
But we fell like rain
Got lost into the sea
If I don't know
The wind will carry me
So just hold tight
Though
I'm far away
I know I'll stay, I know I'll stay
Right there with you
And though
It might be too late
What would you say? What would you say?
What would you do?
Over and over
Many setting suns
I have run
I have waited for the rain to come
When through that mist
I see the shape of you
And I know, and I know
That I'm in love with you
Though
I'm far away
I know I'll stay, I know I'll stay
Right there with you
And though
It might be too late
What would you say? What would you say?
What would you do?
What have I done to you?
Cut so deep
Yet growing through and through
Drawn apart
New York and London
All I see now
Are distant drumlins
The roads I knew
Became a city
And I wonder
Will you wait for me?
Although
I'm far away
I know I'll stay, I know I'll stay
Right there with you
Though
It might be too late
What would you say? What would you say?
What would you do?
I built a hive
Became one with the bees
But we fell like rain
Got lost into the sea
If I don't know
The wind will carry me
So just hold tight
Though
I'm far away
I know I'll stay, I know I'll stay
Right there with you
And though
It might be too late
What would you say? What would you say?
What would you do?
Over and over
Many setting suns
I have run
I have waited for the rain to come
When through that mist
I see the shape of you
And I know, and I know
That I'm in love with you
Though
I'm far away
I know I'll stay, I know I'll stay
Right there with you
And though
It might be too late
What would you say? What would you say?
What would you do?
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I think the "what would you say x2 vs what would you do" is more indicative of him asking her, "what other choice do we have?" He says "It might be too late" right before it, so it is more of him saying, I am in love with you, distance has taken me away, but love draws us together. What other choice do we have but to continue on? Idk that is just how I see it!
"Ocean blue What have i done to you Cut so deep Yet growing through and through"
The man begins his journey, overseas (Ocean Blue). He is experiencing a duality of conflicting feelings of hurt and potential for growth.
"Drawn apart New York and London All i see now are distant drummings The roads i knew became a city And i wonder will you wait for me, oh"
The man has left his home in road-filled London for New York City. His relationship in London is now a long distance relationship, and he is worried that she will abandon him.
"Go, i'm far away I know i'll stay I know i'll stay right there with you No it might be too late What would you say What would you say What would you do"
The man expresses his commitment to the relationship although he's overseas. He's still worried about the strain the distance puts on the relationship.
I built a hive Became one with the bees But we fell like rain Got lost into the sea If i don't know the wind will carry me So just hold tight
He tries to integrate into NYC society (Built a hive, became one with the bees). The relationship was struggling (we fell like rain, got lost into sea) and he starts to doubt staying in NYC (if I don't know the wind will carry me, so just hold tight).
"Over and over many setting suns I have run I have waited for the rain to come When through the mist I see [the shape of you] And i know I know that i'm in love with you"
The man has been in NYC for a long time, awaiting for himself to return to rainy London (waiting for the rain to come). He finally has returned, and sees his lover through the mist. Their love is renewed.
Such an uplifting song, makes me happy!
"I built a hive" I think the man, who may have a long distance relationship with his significant other, is attempting to live alone hence "hive" could represent a house.
"Became one with the bees" Now, the man is adjusting to society in which society stands for the bees.
"But we fell like rain" However, his life is not following up with society.
"Got lost into the sea" The man is literally lost, in a vast city.
"The wind will carry me" Although he's confused, the man will find way to readjust once more.
"So just hold tight" The man decides to let life take its course.
Ha ha, 'tis interpretation is my commentary, really. If people don't agree the world does not end.
In fact, the world becomes more broader.
Ocean blue What have i done to you Cut so deep Yet growing through and through
Drawn apart New York and London All i see now are distant drummings The roads i knew became a city And i wonder will you wait for me, oh
Go, i'm far away I know i'll stay I know i'll stay right there with you No it might be too late What would you say What would you say What would you do
I built a hive Became one with the bees But we fell like rain Got lost into the sea If i don't know the wind will carry me So just hold tight
Go, i'm far away I know i'll stay I know i'll stay right there with you No it might be too late What would you say What would you say What would you do
Over and over many setting suns I have run I have waited for the rain to come When through the mist I see [the shape of you] And i know I know that i'm in love with you
Go, i'm far away I know i'll stay I know i'll stay right there with you No it might be too late What would you say What would you say What would you do
@andrewgo I thought you said "correction". There is no "go" or "no" in the song. It's either "although" or "though"