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.
Making choices and hoping that they're alright. Hating waiting for something to make this woth the waiting... what are u waiting for? any advice?
Intervention of a mental melt down. Too late to help. It's out of my hands now. Do you want to do what you to, and not tell me how? Explantions are more then I'm asking for. Just suggestions, not unfeeling metaphors. No recaps all over again to remember tonight? And make this worth the fight?
Making choices and hoping that they're alright. Hating waiting for something to make this woth the waiting... what are u waiting for? any advice?
We are losing all sight of the big picture, and there is no light on upstairs. There's nobody home and I've unplugged the phone. Misdirected aggression from an obvious lack of attention. Would you care if i mention the fact that im losing my mind. And I'm not even looking this time.
Making choices and hoping that they're alright. Hating waiting for something to make this woth the waiting... what are u waiting for? any advice?
...could you spare for a friend, so I don't do it twice and fall into a trend, and make this happy story end? There's a crack in the ice.
Making choices and hoping that they're alright. Hating waiting for something to make this woth the waiting... what are u waiting for? any advice?
Interventions of a mental melt down. Too late to help it's out of my hands now. Do you want to do what you want to, and not tell me how?
Intervention of a mental melt down. Too late to help. It's out of my hands now. Do you want to do what you to, and not tell me how? Explantions are more then I'm asking for. Just suggestions, not unfeeling metaphors. No recaps all over again to remember tonight? And make this worth the fight?
Making choices and hoping that they're alright. Hating waiting for something to make this woth the waiting... what are u waiting for? any advice?
We are losing all sight of the big picture, and there is no light on upstairs. There's nobody home and I've unplugged the phone. Misdirected aggression from an obvious lack of attention. Would you care if i mention the fact that im losing my mind. And I'm not even looking this time.
Making choices and hoping that they're alright. Hating waiting for something to make this woth the waiting... what are u waiting for? any advice?
...could you spare for a friend, so I don't do it twice and fall into a trend, and make this happy story end? There's a crack in the ice.
Making choices and hoping that they're alright. Hating waiting for something to make this woth the waiting... what are u waiting for? any advice?
Interventions of a mental melt down. Too late to help it's out of my hands now. Do you want to do what you want to, and not tell me how?
Lyrics submitted by WitherAway984
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