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.
When I was just a lad
That went on a hunting trip
With Alberto and our dad
We had an accident
He shot a baby bear
The sorrow was immense
He said
"There's nothing we can do for him, time travel don't exist"
Then he said
"Hold on to your horses
You only own one shot in life
There is no undo or backspace
So just wait and take your time"
But now that I am old
I know my father lied
I figured out a way
To surpass the speed of light
We built a rocket ship
Alberto stole supplies
We'll travel to the past
And we'll disprove our dad's advice
That we should hold on
To our horses
You only own one shot in life
There is no undo or backspace
So just wait and take your time
And when we reach the past
We'll save the bear at last
And relieve my future mind
It's just gonna take time
[Trumpet Solo]
So let's hold on
(When I was just a lad)
To our horses
(I went on a hunting trip)
We only own
(With Alberto and our dad)
One shot in life
(We had an accident)
There is no
(He shot a baby bear)
Undo or backspace
(The sorrow was immense)
So just wait
(He said there's nothing we can do for him)
And take your time
(Time travel don't exist)
That went on a hunting trip
With Alberto and our dad
We had an accident
He shot a baby bear
The sorrow was immense
He said
"There's nothing we can do for him, time travel don't exist"
Then he said
"Hold on to your horses
You only own one shot in life
There is no undo or backspace
So just wait and take your time"
But now that I am old
I know my father lied
I figured out a way
To surpass the speed of light
We built a rocket ship
Alberto stole supplies
We'll travel to the past
And we'll disprove our dad's advice
That we should hold on
To our horses
You only own one shot in life
There is no undo or backspace
So just wait and take your time
And when we reach the past
We'll save the bear at last
And relieve my future mind
It's just gonna take time
[Trumpet Solo]
So let's hold on
(When I was just a lad)
To our horses
(I went on a hunting trip)
We only own
(With Alberto and our dad)
One shot in life
(We had an accident)
There is no
(He shot a baby bear)
Undo or backspace
(The sorrow was immense)
So just wait
(He said there's nothing we can do for him)
And take your time
(Time travel don't exist)
Lyrics submitted by Discordman
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