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.
Waiting my life for the sunshine
All of my cloudy days
You were just a prayer away
Okay Thanks for your patience
I been Dodging demons that didn't seem too dangerous
They were wearing masks and I couldn't see they faces
Things seem to disappear a tricky Situation
The idiot box got a block on people's agents
And them pokes don't seem the safest
Riding down freedom parkway
The irony
Cop pulls us over and I'm seeing how he eyeing we
So I watch his hands silently
Knowing than he could be stupid and react violently
I been sitting back bearing witness to the world
She been selling ass call it fitness to the girls
Its trippy And I know It
Once you take the lens off
The vision isn't blurry
Get a chance don't blow it
But Folks get an inch and make decisions In a hurry
I was back and forth on the plane
Tryna figure it out
Should i leave it or not
I done seasoned the pot
Halfway on the stove
Do you feel it or not
I can carry the load
If you believe it or not
And Ain't no reason to stop
And cant be sleep on the clock
Thankful lessons
Thank you for the stressing
That I didn't have to go thru if I just paid attention
Admitting my flaws that we often hate to mention
Wont make that mistake again
I'm spreading out my eggs
That one basket
Collapsed and I been on the fringe
A sudden death for the win can take you off the hinge
Roller coaster rides as you watch your mind bend
Trauma that you gotta handle if you wanna swim
Disappointment thru the years that I gotta get over
It's really still family
When we all become sober
I've been off of social media
Scrolling thru expedia
Planning out the whole thing
Dodging what they feeding us
I've been getting greedy
With my time and experience
I've been getting greedy with my time
All of my cloudy days
You were just a prayer away
Okay Thanks for your patience
I been Dodging demons that didn't seem too dangerous
They were wearing masks and I couldn't see they faces
Things seem to disappear a tricky Situation
The idiot box got a block on people's agents
And them pokes don't seem the safest
Riding down freedom parkway
The irony
Cop pulls us over and I'm seeing how he eyeing we
So I watch his hands silently
Knowing than he could be stupid and react violently
I been sitting back bearing witness to the world
She been selling ass call it fitness to the girls
Its trippy And I know It
Once you take the lens off
The vision isn't blurry
Get a chance don't blow it
But Folks get an inch and make decisions In a hurry
I was back and forth on the plane
Tryna figure it out
Should i leave it or not
I done seasoned the pot
Halfway on the stove
Do you feel it or not
I can carry the load
If you believe it or not
And Ain't no reason to stop
And cant be sleep on the clock
Thankful lessons
Thank you for the stressing
That I didn't have to go thru if I just paid attention
Admitting my flaws that we often hate to mention
Wont make that mistake again
I'm spreading out my eggs
That one basket
Collapsed and I been on the fringe
A sudden death for the win can take you off the hinge
Roller coaster rides as you watch your mind bend
Trauma that you gotta handle if you wanna swim
Disappointment thru the years that I gotta get over
It's really still family
When we all become sober
I've been off of social media
Scrolling thru expedia
Planning out the whole thing
Dodging what they feeding us
I've been getting greedy
With my time and experience
I've been getting greedy with my time
Lyrics submitted by Finch_Rocks
Thanks For Your Patience Lyrics as written by Dion George
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i really like these guys, they are from my area...so im hoping to see them soon. i know they're gonna be playing warped tour soon for anyone who is a fan. this song is really good. "a piece of me" is my favorite, the lyrics are awesome, especially for a young band like this..well they sound young anyway. alright
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hey this is a really good song from a really good band - hey guys ur all wicked cool and esp to Nick and Sean - thanks for the ride