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.
i know it's not eazy beileve me
i've lost my world my life
the days seem , much longer ..and it's harder to get on though the night
the past mistakes i've made the things i shouldn't have said
never thought you would leave me standing all alone
i'd rather sleep then be awake , cause in my dreams your still with me
without you here i can't go on ..
without you 3x
i know youre not sure if you can trust me like once before
i'll be there , till the end i wont let you leave me just let
your smile your touch your warm enbrace
no one can ever take your place
just tell me that you still love me and want me here
i'd rather sleep then be awake , cause in my dreams your still with me
i cry at night when i see you looking at me
even if its from the photograph you gave me
i die inside from the thought of you with someone else
a second chance is all i ask from you i'll make it last
i've lost my world my life
the days seem , much longer ..and it's harder to get on though the night
the past mistakes i've made the things i shouldn't have said
never thought you would leave me standing all alone
i'd rather sleep then be awake , cause in my dreams your still with me
without you here i can't go on ..
without you 3x
i know youre not sure if you can trust me like once before
i'll be there , till the end i wont let you leave me just let
your smile your touch your warm enbrace
no one can ever take your place
just tell me that you still love me and want me here
i'd rather sleep then be awake , cause in my dreams your still with me
i cry at night when i see you looking at me
even if its from the photograph you gave me
i die inside from the thought of you with someone else
a second chance is all i ask from you i'll make it last
Lyrics submitted by MooWasHere
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Great song, like all their songs. Hector, keep it up dude, see ya later. Everyone look for their new album comin out July 2nd called Your New Addiction.
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A friend told me about this band GREAT SONG!
such a great band my brother got me into them because he blasted them on our way to school and i got so addicted now here is a great band!