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.
"You wanna feel/you're never walking
You see your feet/from off the ground
and when you leave/there's no one talking
you slowly breathe/and look around
I know/you're the lonliest person I know
just a flag in the wind that wont blow
just a tear rolling down the window
You cut your lip/and now you're freaking
Another friend/becomes a foe
You try to leave/but they offer candy
Another time/you wont say no
I know/you're the lonliest person I know
just a flag in the wind that wont blow
just a tear rolling down the window
You see that I know/you're the lonliest person I know
Just a blade in the grass/that won't grow
Just a hand holding on to let go
Time is a train...
Time is a train...
Leading you nowhere...
Leading you nowhere.
A second page/ you reach a chapter
You're on the phone/but no one's there
Another thing you can't keep after
Another time you're left alone
I know/you're the lonliest person I know
just a flag in the wind that wont blow
just a tear rolling down the window
You see that I know/you're the lonliest person I know
Just a blade in the grass/that won't grow
Just a hand holding on to let go
You see that I know/you're the lonliest person I know
Just a fly living in the back row
Just a slap in the face that wont show"
You see your feet/from off the ground
and when you leave/there's no one talking
you slowly breathe/and look around
I know/you're the lonliest person I know
just a flag in the wind that wont blow
just a tear rolling down the window
You cut your lip/and now you're freaking
Another friend/becomes a foe
You try to leave/but they offer candy
Another time/you wont say no
I know/you're the lonliest person I know
just a flag in the wind that wont blow
just a tear rolling down the window
You see that I know/you're the lonliest person I know
Just a blade in the grass/that won't grow
Just a hand holding on to let go
Time is a train...
Time is a train...
Leading you nowhere...
Leading you nowhere.
A second page/ you reach a chapter
You're on the phone/but no one's there
Another thing you can't keep after
Another time you're left alone
I know/you're the lonliest person I know
just a flag in the wind that wont blow
just a tear rolling down the window
You see that I know/you're the lonliest person I know
Just a blade in the grass/that won't grow
Just a hand holding on to let go
You see that I know/you're the lonliest person I know
Just a fly living in the back row
Just a slap in the face that wont show"
Lyrics submitted by newyearsproject
The Loneliest Person I Know Lyrics as written by Waymon Boone
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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