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.
VERSE
I'm holding out for twilight
the time between our highlights
we wait for something better
to come along and
pick us up when we're down
constantly and I've found
the one thing that can save me
I already have
CHORUS
that's the start of our show
you've been waiting heavy hearted too long
and the faster we go
the less I can hold on
so like a new child I'll sit and watch you with wishful eye's
that's the start of our show
we'll take this one slow
VERSE
the score is now 10/02/01 (ten to one)
the day that I said I'm done
and ripping your heart outright
was not what I had in mind
you'll find me standing right there
waiting at our 10 year
I hope time doesn't change you
but I pray that it fixes me
CHORUS
BRIDGE
slowly
I know
I can break through
when my bitter heart hit my un-kept mind
that's when I lost touch with you
I'm holding out for twilight
the time between our highlights
we wait for something better
to come along and
pick us up when we're down
constantly and I've found
the one thing that can save me
I already have
CHORUS
that's the start of our show
you've been waiting heavy hearted too long
and the faster we go
the less I can hold on
so like a new child I'll sit and watch you with wishful eye's
that's the start of our show
we'll take this one slow
VERSE
the score is now 10/02/01 (ten to one)
the day that I said I'm done
and ripping your heart outright
was not what I had in mind
you'll find me standing right there
waiting at our 10 year
I hope time doesn't change you
but I pray that it fixes me
CHORUS
BRIDGE
slowly
I know
I can break through
when my bitter heart hit my un-kept mind
that's when I lost touch with you
Lyrics submitted by sdboy182
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