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.
Generous autumn
So many mishaps
Late night honors
With nothing hidden
The truth conforms
To somethihng new
And you insist
Nothing changes
Youll fall so far away
So far from sleep (...she hasnt slept in weeks)
And all this is happening
Because youre unsure of whats inside
Accept these changes
For what theyre worth
Or come with me (...so far away)
Where blood bleeds red
And the trees still fall
And let this be a reminder
Of all that we have left
Youll fall so far away
So far from sleep (...she hasnt slept in weeks)
And all this is happening
Because youre unsure of whats inside
She keeps asking "heaven or hell"
Its a choice i have to make
I've died a million times (...its been so fun)
But im back for one more day
To watch you die
She hasnt slept in weeks
In fear
Shell drown in her own tears
Did you ever feel dependent?
Or so in love (...in love)
And watch it shared
With someone else?
Throw this heart to the fire
And watch it burn
Twist and turn
Exposing the deeper layer
And let this be a reminder
Of all that we have left...
So many mishaps
Late night honors
With nothing hidden
The truth conforms
To somethihng new
And you insist
Nothing changes
Youll fall so far away
So far from sleep (...she hasnt slept in weeks)
And all this is happening
Because youre unsure of whats inside
Accept these changes
For what theyre worth
Or come with me (...so far away)
Where blood bleeds red
And the trees still fall
And let this be a reminder
Of all that we have left
Youll fall so far away
So far from sleep (...she hasnt slept in weeks)
And all this is happening
Because youre unsure of whats inside
She keeps asking "heaven or hell"
Its a choice i have to make
I've died a million times (...its been so fun)
But im back for one more day
To watch you die
She hasnt slept in weeks
In fear
Shell drown in her own tears
Did you ever feel dependent?
Or so in love (...in love)
And watch it shared
With someone else?
Throw this heart to the fire
And watch it burn
Twist and turn
Exposing the deeper layer
And let this be a reminder
Of all that we have left...
Lyrics submitted by elaguna2k
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