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'm on the edge of getting what I wanted
(What I wanted)
But I'm on the edge of breaking down
So I'm breaking out!
Just brace yourself, cause this ride is shorter than you know
And everything you think you know turns out to be nothing
And now you're losing grip of holding on
(Holding on)
And now you're giving up, but it's not an option, no not for me!
I'll wash the pain away, as you drown in the sea of shame, where they know your name in the Key of A!
I'll wash the pain away, as you drown in the sea of shame, where they know your name in the Key of A!
Embrace yourself! Because this life is shorter than you know. (You Think you know), I know you know nothing!
Now you're losing grip of holding on
(Holding on)
Now you're giving up but it's not an option, no not for me!
I'm on the edge of getting what I wanted
(What I wanted)
But I'm on the edge of breaking down
So I'm breaking out!
I'll wash the pain away, as you drown in the sea of shame, where they know your name in the Key of A!
I'll wash the pain away, as you drown in the sea of shame, where they know your name in the Key of A!
Whoa oh, oh oh, Whoa oh, oh oh, Whoa oh, oh oh
I'm on the edge of getting what I wanted
(What I wanted)
I'm on the edge of breaking down
So I'm breaking down!
(What I wanted)
But I'm on the edge of breaking down
So I'm breaking out!
Just brace yourself, cause this ride is shorter than you know
And everything you think you know turns out to be nothing
And now you're losing grip of holding on
(Holding on)
And now you're giving up, but it's not an option, no not for me!
I'll wash the pain away, as you drown in the sea of shame, where they know your name in the Key of A!
I'll wash the pain away, as you drown in the sea of shame, where they know your name in the Key of A!
Embrace yourself! Because this life is shorter than you know. (You Think you know), I know you know nothing!
Now you're losing grip of holding on
(Holding on)
Now you're giving up but it's not an option, no not for me!
I'm on the edge of getting what I wanted
(What I wanted)
But I'm on the edge of breaking down
So I'm breaking out!
I'll wash the pain away, as you drown in the sea of shame, where they know your name in the Key of A!
I'll wash the pain away, as you drown in the sea of shame, where they know your name in the Key of A!
Whoa oh, oh oh, Whoa oh, oh oh, Whoa oh, oh oh
I'm on the edge of getting what I wanted
(What I wanted)
I'm on the edge of breaking down
So I'm breaking down!
Lyrics submitted by CinTeck
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