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.
My mind spins in circles
Have I done wrong?
It's been since forever that I felt this strong
You turn your head to avoid me
You don't even know me
So far from something to you
You kick me down â??cause you need it
So dead inside I can feel it
You're so much better; you've made me understand
You kick me down â??cause you need it
So dead inside I can feel it
You're slipping through me like water in my hands
And the anger consumes me
I start to rise
Would be so much better if I'd only try
And you're so quick to judge me
You don't even know me
My stomach turns just to know you
You keep me down â??cause you need it
So dead inside I can feel it
You're so much better; you've made me understand
You kick me down â??cause you need it
So dead inside I can feel it
You're slipping through me like water in my hands
I know you feel it
What do you want?
False hopes
I have nothing
Strength within
it begins to boil
Can you step out and
show yourself
Slip
You kick me down â??cause you need it
So dead inside I can feel it
You're so much better; you've made me understand
You kick me down â??cause you need it
So dead inside I can feel it
You're slipping through me like water in my hands
Slip
Have I done wrong?
It's been since forever that I felt this strong
You turn your head to avoid me
You don't even know me
So far from something to you
You kick me down â??cause you need it
So dead inside I can feel it
You're so much better; you've made me understand
You kick me down â??cause you need it
So dead inside I can feel it
You're slipping through me like water in my hands
And the anger consumes me
I start to rise
Would be so much better if I'd only try
And you're so quick to judge me
You don't even know me
My stomach turns just to know you
You keep me down â??cause you need it
So dead inside I can feel it
You're so much better; you've made me understand
You kick me down â??cause you need it
So dead inside I can feel it
You're slipping through me like water in my hands
I know you feel it
What do you want?
False hopes
I have nothing
Strength within
it begins to boil
Can you step out and
show yourself
Slip
You kick me down â??cause you need it
So dead inside I can feel it
You're so much better; you've made me understand
You kick me down â??cause you need it
So dead inside I can feel it
You're slipping through me like water in my hands
Slip
Lyrics submitted by shatterzero666
Water in My Hands Lyrics as written by Jason A Rodman Anthony Parrinello
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
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