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.
I hear the clock, it's 6 AM
I feel so far from where I've been
I got my eggs, I got my pancakes too
I got my maple syrup, everything but you
I break the yolks and make a smiley face
I kinda like it in my brand new place
Wipe the spots off of the mirror
Don't leave the keys in the door
I never put wet towels on the floor anymore 'cause
Dreams last so long
Even after you're gone
I know that you love me
And soon you will see
You were meant for me
And I was meant for you
I called my mama, she was out for a walk
Consoled a cup of coffee but it didn't wanna talk
So I picked up a paper, it was more bad news
More hearts being broken or people being used
Put on my coat in the pouring rain
I saw a movie it just wasn't the same
'Cause it was happy or I was sad
And it made me miss you oh so bad 'cause
Dreams last so long
Even after you're gone
I know that you love me
And soon you will see
You were meant for me
And I was meant for you
I go about my business, I'm doing fine
Besides, what would I say if I had you on the line?
Same old story, not much to say
Hearts are broken every day
I brush my teeth, I put the cap back on
I know you hate it when I leave the light on
I pick up a book up and then I turn the sheets down
And then I take a deep breath, a good look around
Put on my pj's and hop into bed
I'm half alive but I feel mostly dead
I try and tell myself it'll all be alright
I just shouldn't think anymore tonight 'cause
Dreams last so long
Even after you're gone
And I know that you love me
And soon you will see
You were meant for me
And I was meant for you
Yeah, you were meant for me
And I was meant for you
I feel so far from where I've been
I got my eggs, I got my pancakes too
I got my maple syrup, everything but you
I break the yolks and make a smiley face
I kinda like it in my brand new place
Wipe the spots off of the mirror
Don't leave the keys in the door
I never put wet towels on the floor anymore 'cause
Dreams last so long
Even after you're gone
I know that you love me
And soon you will see
You were meant for me
And I was meant for you
I called my mama, she was out for a walk
Consoled a cup of coffee but it didn't wanna talk
So I picked up a paper, it was more bad news
More hearts being broken or people being used
Put on my coat in the pouring rain
I saw a movie it just wasn't the same
'Cause it was happy or I was sad
And it made me miss you oh so bad 'cause
Dreams last so long
Even after you're gone
I know that you love me
And soon you will see
You were meant for me
And I was meant for you
I go about my business, I'm doing fine
Besides, what would I say if I had you on the line?
Same old story, not much to say
Hearts are broken every day
I brush my teeth, I put the cap back on
I know you hate it when I leave the light on
I pick up a book up and then I turn the sheets down
And then I take a deep breath, a good look around
Put on my pj's and hop into bed
I'm half alive but I feel mostly dead
I try and tell myself it'll all be alright
I just shouldn't think anymore tonight 'cause
Dreams last so long
Even after you're gone
And I know that you love me
And soon you will see
You were meant for me
And I was meant for you
Yeah, you were meant for me
And I was meant for you
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Always thought this story was about going through a breakup or rather the after effect.. but you still feel that the person is meant for you. Still you keep hoping they will come back into your life. A sweet and beautiful song :-)
Every time we fall in love we give away a piece of our heart's real estate. If it doesn't work out, the we take back residence...but that part of our heart is no longer in the same condition. It's got them all over it. Whether we love them still or hate them now, that little bit of our heart has the one we loved all over it and through it. It's sad and this song is about that complicated, messy and desperately empty time we have to spend cleaning house after they leave, making our hearts our own again so that one day we can let someone else stay there. We learn to stand on our own again and keep our own company. The beauty of this song is that it carries the hope of reunion, people are so full of silly imperfections that can too easily cause a breakup. But what do keys in the door, spots on the mirror and wet towels matter when someone is meant for you and you're meant for them? When you've no hope of being reunited, then being able to do these things again without it turning into an argument is the sole consolation of a breakup, but she's not going back to them because she truly believes that in time she'll be going back to him. It's a great song, it leaves you with no clarity on the story's ending, but so accurately depicts the moment of the story she's trying to convey.
My husband died while I watched him take his last breathes.... This song is about him and I..... I had this song play at his funeral services. I will love him forever.
@Denisejill this is my story to a T only my wife and I didn't play it at her funeral. I'm sure the song is about a break up but it still holds in our case.
@Denisejill I was waiting for someone else who interpreted this song in this way... because the song is about a feeling of loss... and most people automatically think “breakup”. I assume because it’s easiest to relate to. But only when you’ve lost someone to death, does a feeling of loss take on a new wave of emotions. Anyway, I’m just trying to say, I get it.
Ahh...this song reminds me so much of when I was seperated from my now ex-husband...I wanted so badly to be with him, and I was alone all the time because he was in a different state. I was also numb because I was frightened about the state of the relationship...rightfully so, as it turned out.
I can see why this song would have such an effect on you.
I really couldn't add much to this. It pretty much describes my every day.
The complete and utter emptiness you feel when the one you loved no longer loves you. And you can't seem to grasp why you're not with them. The feeling is so hollow and you don't know what to do with yourself.
Trying to go about normal life, but things aren't the same because the person that she loves isn't in her life. She is still trying to hold on to hope because soon you will see that you were meant for me. She is still dreaming after he is gone. She is doing what it takes to go on with life
my favourite jewel song
i think jewel is basically summing up all the different stages a person goes through after a breakup using the different stages in a persons day. She starts in the morning, the persons doing their daily morning routine (making breakfast)- the persons trying to carry on as normal as if nothings happened but somthings missing. Then she turns to hope - does all the things she never did before (dont leave the keys in the door) in the hope that he'll come bak soon the chorus is basically her trying to convince herself that the person will realise they are wrong n come bak to her the bridge is finally her realising that she has to move on n that shes not alone - everyone has breakups
i love the last chorus in this song cos it sounds like shes crying when shes singing, very emotional song and beautifully written.
I'm actually living out this song in its entirety right now. To me this song means so much and while it is sad, it provides comfort. This is how I see it as..
Waking up realzing that even today, a brand new day.. still means I have to continue live even if its without you. All of those things you nagged on me to do, I'll do them if it means you'll come back.
Someday, you'll see through everything and come back.
I try and continue on with everyday tasks. But they just arent the same without you. I feel so lonely now youre gone.
Calling you would be pointless. Everything that could be said has been. I'm still hurt
I continue to do the small things, but even getting ready for bed reminds me that you arent here. I just need to sleep. I cant think about you not being here anymore.
this song makes me teary eyed