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.
If you can't stand upon the water I will see you on the ocean floor,
When you blink do you only find the misery between the lines?
Then take my hand and walk with me.
Come to me, your sanctuary,
I'll gladly accept the gift that I've been granted.
If you feel fine, give it just a little time,
I'm sure you'll contract my disease.
-Look what you've done to me now, you've made me perfect, look what you've done to me now..
If you can't stand upon the Earth then I will see you on the other side,
When you blink do you only find the misery weighs down your eyes?
Then take my hand and sleep with me.
-Look what you've done to me now, you've made me perfect, look what you've done to me now..
Take my hand, I'll be everything to you,
Take my hand, I'll take everything from you,
I will seep under your skin, I will,
I will hold onto your heart, I will.
-Look what you've done to me now, you've made me perfect, look what you've done to me now...(x2?)
When you blink do you only find the misery between the lines?
Then take my hand and walk with me.
Come to me, your sanctuary,
I'll gladly accept the gift that I've been granted.
If you feel fine, give it just a little time,
I'm sure you'll contract my disease.
-Look what you've done to me now, you've made me perfect, look what you've done to me now..
If you can't stand upon the Earth then I will see you on the other side,
When you blink do you only find the misery weighs down your eyes?
Then take my hand and sleep with me.
-Look what you've done to me now, you've made me perfect, look what you've done to me now..
Take my hand, I'll be everything to you,
Take my hand, I'll take everything from you,
I will seep under your skin, I will,
I will hold onto your heart, I will.
-Look what you've done to me now, you've made me perfect, look what you've done to me now...(x2?)
Lyrics submitted by oofus
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