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.
Slave to the feelings he buried here, into the heart of my soul
Chained to my shadow and drowning inside
He'll never leave me alone
Guilty of what he believes I've done, awaiting my sentence dismayed
One judge but no jury the trial has begun.
I'll still not leave here alone
Screaming, I can't forget
Help me, I've lost my breath
Bleeding, the dance of death
Save me, from myself
Cursed and degraded my body died, haunted his punishment thrives
Helplessly grieving my innocence gone
He'll never leave me alone
Pressure unwelcome and air so cold, his presence is creeping outside
Burning and lying in depths of despair
Why won't he leave me alone?
My beautiful daydream
Holding my sorrows, so far away
Breathing life into my emotions
Taking my spirit to kiss away pain
Awakened this night, my true salvation
Welcome temptation, you're on my side
Melting embrace, sensing my longing
Tasting the freedom, fantasy flight
I'll hold your hand
Guide me to the light.
Chained to my shadow and drowning inside
He'll never leave me alone
Guilty of what he believes I've done, awaiting my sentence dismayed
One judge but no jury the trial has begun.
I'll still not leave here alone
Screaming, I can't forget
Help me, I've lost my breath
Bleeding, the dance of death
Save me, from myself
Cursed and degraded my body died, haunted his punishment thrives
Helplessly grieving my innocence gone
He'll never leave me alone
Pressure unwelcome and air so cold, his presence is creeping outside
Burning and lying in depths of despair
Why won't he leave me alone?
My beautiful daydream
Holding my sorrows, so far away
Breathing life into my emotions
Taking my spirit to kiss away pain
Awakened this night, my true salvation
Welcome temptation, you're on my side
Melting embrace, sensing my longing
Tasting the freedom, fantasy flight
I'll hold your hand
Guide me to the light.
Lyrics submitted by sokorny
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