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.
Every day it comes to this
Catch the things you might have missed
You say, get back to yesterday
I ain't ever going back
Back to the place that I can't stand
But I, I miss the way you lie
'Cause I've always been misunderstood
Pulled apart and ripped in two
But I, I miss the way you lie
Catch the sun, before it's gone
Here it comes, up in smoke and gone
Catch the sun, it never comes
Cry in the sand, lost in the fire
I never really understood
Why I did not feel so good
But I, I miss the way you lie
'Cause I've always been up and down
Never wanted to hit the ground
But I, I miss the way you lie
Catch the sun, before it's gone
Here it comes, up in smoke and gone
Catch the sun, it never comes
Cry in the sand, lost in the fire
Catch the things you might have missed
You say, get back to yesterday
I ain't ever going back
Back to the place that I can't stand
But I, I miss the way you lie
'Cause I've always been misunderstood
Pulled apart and ripped in two
But I, I miss the way you lie
Catch the sun, before it's gone
Here it comes, up in smoke and gone
Catch the sun, it never comes
Cry in the sand, lost in the fire
I never really understood
Why I did not feel so good
But I, I miss the way you lie
'Cause I've always been up and down
Never wanted to hit the ground
But I, I miss the way you lie
Catch the sun, before it's gone
Here it comes, up in smoke and gone
Catch the sun, it never comes
Cry in the sand, lost in the fire
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The song is obviously about the breaking of a relationship and of missed opportunities. But also subtly coming to terms with the demoralizing realisation that all their hard work had literally gone up in smoke when a fire burned down their studio and destroyed everything that was Sub Sub. They needn't have been so disheartened by the loss though. In fact the fire was certainly the defining moment in their progression. Their music as doves is in a whole different league. The fire remains a theme throughout their music particularly in their early work.
One of my favourite Doves tracks.
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this is probably my favorite song by the doves. it always makes me smile. for some reason, whenever i hear it, it makes me feel like i'm just running or dancing in a field or grass or flowers or something.
I tend to ignore the deeper lyrical meaning when I hear this song come on, especially if it's a sunny day after a long bout of rain or the first day of spring where a bit of warmth is finally slipping into the air. Such an upbeat tempo and great arrangement, I can't help but smile.
Came to this song rather late in life. You know how sometimes you can hear a song without really listening. Well this is one of those for me. Also good interpretation by some previous posts.
This takes me back to the summer of 2000 when I saw these guys support Oasis at Wembley Stadium. Such a great and happy song on a tremendous but sad album. Live for the moment. Enjoy the good times they won’t always be here so catch the sun before it’s gone
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