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.
Come and I'll take you under
This beautiful bruises colors
Everything fades in time, it's true
Wish that I had another
Stab at the under cover
Was it a change in mind for you?
(It's impossible)
I can't let it out
(You'll never know)
Am I selling you out?
(Sit and watch)
Your every mood
Mood
Your eyes still remind me of
Angels that hover above
Eyes that can change from blind to blue
(It's impossible)
I can't let it out
(You'll never know)
Am I selling you out?
(Sit and watch)
Your every mood
Mood
Mood
Mood
Now that I've found my reward
Throw it away long before
I'd share a piece of mine with you
(It's impossible)
I can't let it out
(You'll never know)
Am I selling you out?
(Sit and watch)
Your every mood
Mood
Mood
Mood
This beautiful bruises colors
Everything fades in time, it's true
Wish that I had another
Stab at the under cover
Was it a change in mind for you?
(It's impossible)
I can't let it out
(You'll never know)
Am I selling you out?
(Sit and watch)
Your every mood
Mood
Your eyes still remind me of
Angels that hover above
Eyes that can change from blind to blue
(It's impossible)
I can't let it out
(You'll never know)
Am I selling you out?
(Sit and watch)
Your every mood
Mood
Mood
Mood
Now that I've found my reward
Throw it away long before
I'd share a piece of mine with you
(It's impossible)
I can't let it out
(You'll never know)
Am I selling you out?
(Sit and watch)
Your every mood
Mood
Mood
Mood
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@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
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I think Johnny Park was an old friend of Dave Grohls and they lost contact or something. And why does everyone think every foo fighters song is about Kurt Cobain. Dave Grohl did have a life before Nirvana
I'll quote Dave (and wikipedia) "The lyrics to this song follow a series of different themes, as Grohl noted himself, "Oh, my God, that song's about 15 different things! The only reason why it's called 'Hey, Johnny Park!' is because when I was young, my best friend was this kid who lived across the street from me called Johnny Park and we were like brothers from the age of 5 to 12. I haven't heard from him since I was about 14 years old and I thought if I named a song after him he might call."[5] It is notable as being a rare example of a Foo Fighters song featuring synthesisers." I hope that answers your questions.
Though I may be totally wrong I believe this song is about a man battling with his good and evil sides (devil and angel) but either way this is my favorite Foo song I just think the rawness of Dave Grohl's voice and the drum solo in the intro is amazing!
ive got all 3 albums and yet i have never heard this song :S lol. anyway im going to listen to it now and then rate it.:D
I remember reading somewhere that Johnny Park was one of Dave's friends from when he was really young, and he thought if he titled the song this way, he might be able to contact him again. I wish I could remember where I read that.
This song is not about KURT COBAIN.Mr.Grohl wrote this song about an old childhood friend of his that he was trying to get in touch with.I remember reading in this one other website that Dave Grohl really missed him and wanted to talk to him so he decided to name the song after him HOPING that he'd get in touch with Dave Grohl.
But this song has nothing to do with Mr.Cobain.And neither does every other Foo Fighter song out there.I do believe Kurt had a freat influence on Dave,but I just simply refuse to believe that every Foo Fighters song is about Kurt Cobain.
xPearlx
I agree with ya beserker, totally agree
nice song, the best.
I can't decide what this song is about... love it though
this is song is always over looked. everlong steals the album, but this song and february stars are equally amazing. i just can't belive that these fucking awesome songs all came from one perosn and ended up on the same album. it blows my mind.
@wheels I think my favorite thing about this song is the drum track, its so epic! One of the most epic foo fighters drum tracks ever!