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 you become a stranger again
how closed your eyes will be
narrowing me to three short feet
across a room of drunken revelry
you're having the time of my life
and i love you much too late
there are things id like
when you say my name to me
like some amusing piece of food between your teeth
then i will know that its completely over
won't you say my name to me
you're having the time of my life
and i think you got it right
its an envy making green
says your eyes only see me
if i had another last chance
and we met again for the first time
i would listen to your heart
i would start back at the start
there are things id like to say
so many things id like to change
how closed your eyes will be
narrowing me to three short feet
across a room of drunken revelry
you're having the time of my life
and i love you much too late
there are things id like
when you say my name to me
like some amusing piece of food between your teeth
then i will know that its completely over
won't you say my name to me
you're having the time of my life
and i think you got it right
its an envy making green
says your eyes only see me
if i had another last chance
and we met again for the first time
i would listen to your heart
i would start back at the start
there are things id like to say
so many things id like to change
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