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've been through days of thunder
Some people say we don't belong
They try to pull us under
But here we stand together in the new year strong
Let's get on with the show
(Let's get started)
Turn the lights down low
(Turn the lights down low)
You were there from the start
(You were there)
We know who you are
And this one goes out to
[Chorus]
Everyone (yeah) , everyone, everyone
This one goes out to you,
Everyone
We're standing stronger 'cause' of what you've done
This one goes out to you
We've been inside the circus
We take the pleasure with the pain
I guess there's something about us
Whatever comes around will always stay the same
Oh yeah
Let's get on with the show
(Oh let's get started)
Turn the lights down low
(Turn the lights down low)
You were there from the start
(You were there)
We know who you are
(we know who you are)
[Chorus]
Now we're minutes away
Till it's time to play
Our heartbeats are rising
They're letting you in
Time for the show to begin
Here
We're standing stronger from what you've done
This one goes out to you, you, you
You make us feel like we've just begun
And this one goes out to you... yeah
[Chorus: x2]
Some people say we don't belong
They try to pull us under
But here we stand together in the new year strong
Let's get on with the show
(Let's get started)
Turn the lights down low
(Turn the lights down low)
You were there from the start
(You were there)
We know who you are
And this one goes out to
[Chorus]
Everyone (yeah) , everyone, everyone
This one goes out to you,
Everyone
We're standing stronger 'cause' of what you've done
This one goes out to you
We've been inside the circus
We take the pleasure with the pain
I guess there's something about us
Whatever comes around will always stay the same
Oh yeah
Let's get on with the show
(Oh let's get started)
Turn the lights down low
(Turn the lights down low)
You were there from the start
(You were there)
We know who you are
(we know who you are)
[Chorus]
Now we're minutes away
Till it's time to play
Our heartbeats are rising
They're letting you in
Time for the show to begin
Here
We're standing stronger from what you've done
This one goes out to you, you, you
You make us feel like we've just begun
And this one goes out to you... yeah
[Chorus: x2]
Lyrics submitted by cutecreativeangel
Everyone Lyrics as written by Kristian Lundin Andreas Michael Carlsson
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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las mamacitas, its close-minded people like you who create all the problems in this world. and if you hate the backstreet boys so much, why are YOU wasting YOUR life commenting on this page? get a life and grow the hell up. and if you have a problem with anyone who likes a certain band, keep it to yourself because no one cares. its called maturity. M-A-T-U-R-I-T-Y.
They all wrote this song because is tells us that their thankful for us being around and that basically we're keeping them alive. KEEP THE BSB PRIDE ALIVE ! and yes they are saying 'screw u' to everyone who put them down. they're so successful! 90 million albums sold worldwide.. 14x platnum albums. 933.1million dolllass !
good song. a big "THANK YOU" to their fans
i added these lyrics... i love the backstreet boys and i love all of their songs xxxxxxxxx keeping the backstreet boys pride alive
i added these lyrics... i love the backstreet boys and i love all of their songs xxxxxxxxx keeping the backstreet boys pride alive
las_mamacitas, if you have nothing but rude words to share then just keep your pie hole shut. Yes, it is your opinion but you don't have to tell fans that they are idiots...
k, why put down people just because of their music taste? ure entitled to your opinion, but do us all a favor and shut the hell up. no need to put US down because you dont like the band. you dont know us as people.
ok your all right they do suck but no one has the right to post it
Thank you starseed. I feel so bad for the people who go on here to bash artists, why waste your damn time?
This song is great.
I don't think they suck at all, really. They all have beautiful voices, and the songs all have catchy tunes.
Anyway, isn't this supposed to be what the song is about? It's obvious. It's saying "screw you" to all the people who have put them down over the years, and thanking their true fans.