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.
And I hope that one day I will see you again
Maybe it’s time we say that it’s over
Control, contracts
Faded smiles on faces we lived
Maybe it’s time we say that it’s over
Stop, help me
I’m hoping I can change your mind
I’m empty
I’m hoping you can see the signs
Only I can see to fight again
The moment of defeat to find a way
No one will replace you
Only I can save you
Unconscious addiction
I follow you but you motion to stay
Defiance, denial
I promise you there is more
I can change
You say let it go, move on
I keep hanging on...
Stop, help me
I’m hoping I can change your mind
I’m empty
I’m hoping you can see the signs
Only I can see to fight again
The moment of defeat to find a way
No one will replace you
Only I can save you
In plain sight of
Dream shattered
And I hope that one day I will see you again
Maybe it’s time we say that it’s over
Control, contracts
Faded smiles on faces we lived
Maybe it’s time you leave now
It’s over
Stop, help me
I’m hoping I can change your mind
I’m empty
I’m hoping you can see the signs
Only I can see to fight again
The moment of defeat to find a way
No one will replace you
Only I can save you
Maybe it’s time we say that it’s over
Control, contracts
Faded smiles on faces we lived
Maybe it’s time we say that it’s over
Stop, help me
I’m hoping I can change your mind
I’m empty
I’m hoping you can see the signs
Only I can see to fight again
The moment of defeat to find a way
No one will replace you
Only I can save you
Unconscious addiction
I follow you but you motion to stay
Defiance, denial
I promise you there is more
I can change
You say let it go, move on
I keep hanging on...
Stop, help me
I’m hoping I can change your mind
I’m empty
I’m hoping you can see the signs
Only I can see to fight again
The moment of defeat to find a way
No one will replace you
Only I can save you
In plain sight of
Dream shattered
And I hope that one day I will see you again
Maybe it’s time we say that it’s over
Control, contracts
Faded smiles on faces we lived
Maybe it’s time you leave now
It’s over
Stop, help me
I’m hoping I can change your mind
I’m empty
I’m hoping you can see the signs
Only I can see to fight again
The moment of defeat to find a way
No one will replace you
Only I can save you
Lyrics submitted by 60_miles_an_hour
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