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.
You were so euphoric I saw...the future in your eyes
A Cascade of emotion Brings me to…the summit of defeat
My trust was misplaced Like the truth…in a sea of lies
Your more content barefoot on coals Then to deal…with feelings trapped inside…..your trapped inside
-Trapped inside, coalesce distrust personifiied Fear unrealized, will paint the future black as night.
Just let go, have you felt what it is to fly Soar above, the right path is never justified
-They wouldn't ever affect you, you promisedd, and you lied You were strong enough to make your own decisions But
evidently your own two feet just weren't enough to stand on
-Tell me how should I feel after what you juust said How the should I feel after what you just said….
-You are nothing You mean nothing
Just like a child, I wish I could close my eyes
And you would dissipate
Just like a child, I wish I could close my eyes
Let my tears evaporate
Please stay away from me
you've done far to much harm
A Cascade of emotion Brings me to…the summit of defeat
My trust was misplaced Like the truth…in a sea of lies
Your more content barefoot on coals Then to deal…with feelings trapped inside…..your trapped inside
-Trapped inside, coalesce distrust personifiied Fear unrealized, will paint the future black as night.
Just let go, have you felt what it is to fly Soar above, the right path is never justified
-They wouldn't ever affect you, you promisedd, and you lied You were strong enough to make your own decisions But
evidently your own two feet just weren't enough to stand on
-Tell me how should I feel after what you juust said How the should I feel after what you just said….
-You are nothing You mean nothing
Just like a child, I wish I could close my eyes
And you would dissipate
Just like a child, I wish I could close my eyes
Let my tears evaporate
Please stay away from me
you've done far to much harm
Lyrics submitted by x_melancholy_x
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