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.
Down in the valley you're close to the sun
But we're heading closer as close as can come
So you said you have to put some truth into your words
Down in the valley, inside your mansion
You won't have to speak to express what you feel
But I said you know how it feels but not what to do
It doesn't make sense how you can leave the ground
And enter the sky and stay there too
But no one's gonna come
Tell you how its done
Tell you how it feels
'Till you come down
It doesn't work by itself
How come?
Down in the valley a myriad of fools
And sometimes they invite you to do what you do,
And these fools share my opinion that flying is crazy too
Down in the valley a choice has been made
A new reputation, it sleeps in your bed
Like you said it never was better than how it was
I know what you say how things fall apart
Now that they grow I'm talking in the dark
But no one's gonna come
Tell you how its done
Tell you how it feels
'Till you come down
It doesn't work by itself
How come?
But no one's gonna come
Tell you how its done
Tell you how it feels
'Till you come down
It doesn't work by itself
How come?
You can just call
I will pretend not to care
You'll pretend all
And I'll pretend you called
But no one's gonna come
Tell you how its done
Tell you how it feels
'Till you come down
It doesn't work by itself
How come?
But we're heading closer as close as can come
So you said you have to put some truth into your words
Down in the valley, inside your mansion
You won't have to speak to express what you feel
But I said you know how it feels but not what to do
It doesn't make sense how you can leave the ground
And enter the sky and stay there too
But no one's gonna come
Tell you how its done
Tell you how it feels
'Till you come down
It doesn't work by itself
How come?
Down in the valley a myriad of fools
And sometimes they invite you to do what you do,
And these fools share my opinion that flying is crazy too
Down in the valley a choice has been made
A new reputation, it sleeps in your bed
Like you said it never was better than how it was
I know what you say how things fall apart
Now that they grow I'm talking in the dark
But no one's gonna come
Tell you how its done
Tell you how it feels
'Till you come down
It doesn't work by itself
How come?
But no one's gonna come
Tell you how its done
Tell you how it feels
'Till you come down
It doesn't work by itself
How come?
You can just call
I will pretend not to care
You'll pretend all
And I'll pretend you called
But no one's gonna come
Tell you how its done
Tell you how it feels
'Till you come down
It doesn't work by itself
How come?
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@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
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I think much like another song “Anti-Matter” (that's also on the same album as this song), this one is also is inspired by a horrifying van crash the band experienced on Nov 3, 2022. This, much like the other track, sounds like it's an extension what they shared while huddled in the wreckage, as they helped frontman Garrett Russell stem the bleeding from his head wound while he was under the temporary effects of a concussion. The track speaks of where the mind goes at the most desperate & desolate of times, when it just about slips away to all but disconnect itself, and the aftermath.
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Maybe, just maybe, it's about someone who's so high up there in their ability and self-esteem that what people say or think--or even the idea that others matter--can't reach him, and because of that he suffers. But he's still above it all, and others can only envy him of this. A few, as expressed in the first few lines, are actually inspired by this to change.
But what do I know?
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I also think it's "you invite them"....