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.
We called it a party
Even though everybody was sad
They showed up with some coffee
Started moving at 7 am
You were having trouble sleeping
I was having trouble keeping still
When we talk, it's like a meeting
Full of budgets and utility bills
Driving on the highway home, this time alone
Doesn't mean the same without you
I turned on the radio to something slow
Just to let it fuck with my mood
And songs don't sound the same
Without you in the passenger seat
Without you in the passenger seat
We made a deal when we started
And we knew it would take some work
Every day was like a party
And living life with no concern
I remember the feeling
Of driving to my parents' place
I'd lean on in to kiss you
See the gap-tooth smile on your face
Driving on the highway home, this time alone
Doesn't mean the same without you
I turned on the radio to something slow
Just to let it fuck with my mood
And songs don't sound the same
Without you in the passenger seat
Without you
You and I always laughed at the system
No, we wouldn't be just another statistic
We said those things
All those years ago
I read some things I shouldn't have seen
And you look like you've given up trying
You think I don't care when you walk in the room
Katie, just tell me, now, what can I do?
An driving on the highway home, this time alone
Doesn't mean the same without you
I turned on the radio to something slow
Just to let it fuck with my mood
When the road starts to bend and the signal ends
And only static's coming through
I think about the things you said, they all go in my head
And I'm alone because I know it's true
And songs don't sound the same
Without you in the passenger seat
Without you in the passenger seat
Even though everybody was sad
They showed up with some coffee
Started moving at 7 am
You were having trouble sleeping
I was having trouble keeping still
When we talk, it's like a meeting
Full of budgets and utility bills
Driving on the highway home, this time alone
Doesn't mean the same without you
I turned on the radio to something slow
Just to let it fuck with my mood
And songs don't sound the same
Without you in the passenger seat
Without you in the passenger seat
We made a deal when we started
And we knew it would take some work
Every day was like a party
And living life with no concern
I remember the feeling
Of driving to my parents' place
I'd lean on in to kiss you
See the gap-tooth smile on your face
Driving on the highway home, this time alone
Doesn't mean the same without you
I turned on the radio to something slow
Just to let it fuck with my mood
And songs don't sound the same
Without you in the passenger seat
Without you
You and I always laughed at the system
No, we wouldn't be just another statistic
We said those things
All those years ago
I read some things I shouldn't have seen
And you look like you've given up trying
You think I don't care when you walk in the room
Katie, just tell me, now, what can I do?
An driving on the highway home, this time alone
Doesn't mean the same without you
I turned on the radio to something slow
Just to let it fuck with my mood
When the road starts to bend and the signal ends
And only static's coming through
I think about the things you said, they all go in my head
And I'm alone because I know it's true
And songs don't sound the same
Without you in the passenger seat
Without you in the passenger seat
Lyrics submitted by nikkus34
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