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.
No you're not alone
cause everybody's out there on there own
but you are one of the seeds
tryin to be like no ones ever been
and everybody knows that that's the way it goes
and that's alright with me I've got time
you try so hard you get it wrong
you can't deny the feelings gone
its time you got the look you need
so keep holding on and time will come
you'll jump right up you'll find
your back on top of the world
sure in time you'll be heard
you said come on everybody now your meant for better
and say what you mean or you won't mean a thing
to me come on everybody knows you now
but soon your time will come yeah they'll know who you are
No you're not alone
cause everybody's out there on there own
but you are one of the seeds
tryin to be like no ones ever been
and everybody knows that that's the way it goes
and that's alright with me I've got time
you try so hard you get it wrong
you can't deny the feelings gone
its time you got the look you need
so keep holding on and time will come
you'll jump right up you'll find
your back on top of the world
sure in time you'll be heard
you said come on everybody now your meant for better
and say what you mean or you won't mean a thing
to me come on everybody knows you now
but soon your time will come yeah they'll know who you are
You're on top of the world
sure in time you'll be heard
you said come on everybody now your meant for better
and say what you mean or
you won't mean a thing
to me come on everybody ignores you now
but no its not the end of the world come in town
you'll be heard
you said come on everybody
we know your meant for better
cause everybody's out there on there own
but you are one of the seeds
tryin to be like no ones ever been
and everybody knows that that's the way it goes
and that's alright with me I've got time
you try so hard you get it wrong
you can't deny the feelings gone
its time you got the look you need
so keep holding on and time will come
you'll jump right up you'll find
your back on top of the world
sure in time you'll be heard
you said come on everybody now your meant for better
and say what you mean or you won't mean a thing
to me come on everybody knows you now
but soon your time will come yeah they'll know who you are
No you're not alone
cause everybody's out there on there own
but you are one of the seeds
tryin to be like no ones ever been
and everybody knows that that's the way it goes
and that's alright with me I've got time
you try so hard you get it wrong
you can't deny the feelings gone
its time you got the look you need
so keep holding on and time will come
you'll jump right up you'll find
your back on top of the world
sure in time you'll be heard
you said come on everybody now your meant for better
and say what you mean or you won't mean a thing
to me come on everybody knows you now
but soon your time will come yeah they'll know who you are
You're on top of the world
sure in time you'll be heard
you said come on everybody now your meant for better
and say what you mean or
you won't mean a thing
to me come on everybody ignores you now
but no its not the end of the world come in town
you'll be heard
you said come on everybody
we know your meant for better
Lyrics submitted by gjbrake
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