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.
Are you laughing, are you crying
Do you know who you are?
If you're living well then why are you dyin'
Your soul is sadly left & scarred.
Slowly turning, you try 2 leave
Before the dawn, you gotta see...
...see the visions in the night
Future's brighter there 4 you
See the visions in the night
If you're looking 4 the truth.
Are you wanderin', are you searching
4 the meaning of your life?
Are you waiting, now are you fighting, everyday?
Time just seems 2 past you by.
Empty lies & agony
Before tomorrow you gotta see...
...within the visions of the night.
[repeat chorus]
Do you know who you are?
If you're living well then why are you dyin'
Your soul is sadly left & scarred.
Slowly turning, you try 2 leave
Before the dawn, you gotta see...
...see the visions in the night
Future's brighter there 4 you
See the visions in the night
If you're looking 4 the truth.
Are you wanderin', are you searching
4 the meaning of your life?
Are you waiting, now are you fighting, everyday?
Time just seems 2 past you by.
Empty lies & agony
Before tomorrow you gotta see...
...within the visions of the night.
[repeat chorus]
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