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.
A perfect October night by the riverside;
Sitting on the bench I thought until I almost cried.
The closest of my friends all gathered there that night.
A light goes off above my head. How ironic is this sight.
The caffeine's set in and the stars have all gone dim.
I know if I cry, it will be from all this joy.
The headache's back again. I feel empty inside.
Sitting in my room I stare and review my life.
The deepest of my thoughts raced through my head that night.
A smile spreads across my face; beautiful is this life.
The caffeine's set in and the stars have all gone dim.
I know if I cry, it will be from all this joy.
This life means so much to me,
As the cars race behind.
This life means so much to me,
Underneath the starry sky.
A perfect October night by the riverside;
Sitting on the bench I thought until I almost cried.
The caffeine's set in and the stars have all gone dim.
I know if I cry, it will be from all this joy.
Sitting on the bench I thought until I almost cried.
The closest of my friends all gathered there that night.
A light goes off above my head. How ironic is this sight.
The caffeine's set in and the stars have all gone dim.
I know if I cry, it will be from all this joy.
The headache's back again. I feel empty inside.
Sitting in my room I stare and review my life.
The deepest of my thoughts raced through my head that night.
A smile spreads across my face; beautiful is this life.
The caffeine's set in and the stars have all gone dim.
I know if I cry, it will be from all this joy.
This life means so much to me,
As the cars race behind.
This life means so much to me,
Underneath the starry sky.
A perfect October night by the riverside;
Sitting on the bench I thought until I almost cried.
The caffeine's set in and the stars have all gone dim.
I know if I cry, it will be from all this joy.
Lyrics submitted by NJ emo kid
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