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.
By brett detar
Hold everything dear, in your hand. In a moment it's gone, everything that you love disappears. Hold everything close, 'cause you may outlast it. Memories are all that remain of the way that it was. Watch it all go by, 'cause it's all that you can do. Everything changes so fast. For better or for worse, it was never up to you. Everything's changing so fast. Hold everything in.
You're a mess. It took years to attain and a second to tear it all down. Burn everything off, 'cause the feeling won't last. Memories are all that remain of the way that it was. Watch it all go by, 'cause it's all that you can do. Everything changes so fast. For better or for worse, it was never up to you. Everything's changing so fast. It's changing now. Listen, every single second counts. Every single moment leads up to now. This is the end of their life. This is the end of your life. This is the end of our life. This is the end of my life.
Hold everything dear, in your hand. In a moment it's gone, everything that you love disappears. Hold everything close, 'cause you may outlast it. Memories are all that remain of the way that it was. Watch it all go by, 'cause it's all that you can do. Everything changes so fast. For better or for worse, it was never up to you. Everything's changing so fast. Hold everything in.
You're a mess. It took years to attain and a second to tear it all down. Burn everything off, 'cause the feeling won't last. Memories are all that remain of the way that it was. Watch it all go by, 'cause it's all that you can do. Everything changes so fast. For better or for worse, it was never up to you. Everything's changing so fast. It's changing now. Listen, every single second counts. Every single moment leads up to now. This is the end of their life. This is the end of your life. This is the end of our life. This is the end of my life.
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it's not.."how you gonna get there going nowhere.." it's.. "how you gonna get there RUNNING nowhere.."
i dont like this song... it SO isn't juliana theory. its too poppy... i esp. hate the word "baby" gosh, he says it too damn much. :D
I like this song a lot. I just heard The Juliana Theory yesterday. It's different then the other songs I downloaded by them. But it's still really good. It does sound a lil pop, but the lyrics are good.
Well i think its awesome, the only song on that cd thats pop it is "somthing isn't right here" which is a pretty sucky song for them, but this song says that some other person is trying to hard to be someone they're not.
i really like this song because its true...i think it means that EVERYBODY is scared they arent gonna be somebody ..BUT you hafta live and keep dreamin because like if you just give up..youve accomplished nothing at all ... and then you NEVER WILL be somebody ..and always, ALWAYS take a chance when you can ..
I like anything by The Juliana Theory. If any of their songs is pop, it's definitely "We're on the top of the world" Didn't Disney use that song?
I don't care what you call The Juliana Theory. The thing that makes them great, I think, is that they have such a variety of sounds to them. And this song, is one of my favorites. It takes such a different approach to the subject of being confused on life in gerneral. This time it's the girl, mostly it's the guy. And I think that he hit it perfectly how a lot of people feel. "everybody's scared that they'll be no one too". That's how I feel a lot. TJT is amazing.
No kidding who cares. As far as I'm concerned, good music is good music. You like it or you dont. This song is my favorite JULIANA song. Its just a great song to listen to.
My understanding is that this song was actually written somewhat as a joke. The guys from TJT were joking around with a friend who told them that a band doesn't get big until they have a song that says, "baby" in it. I like this song though, it's pretty catchy.
i love everything by the juliana theory... i'm going to see them soon w/ piebald and glassjaw... oh boy, so excited!!! but anyways... this song is great, i love the lyrics. "life's a riddle, here's a clue. you see a moment's only temporary let too many go and you'll be history too." it's like saying... live for all the little things. if you don't have any memories, you're life is going to pass you by. i live by that line. oh... and i agree... the "baby" kinda freaked me out when i first heard it, lol... but it really does fit. i like it