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.
Yet it's only when you're with me, you never seem to care
(I'd like to see how you handle life out there)
And I hope that when you're sleeping, you're falling through nightmares
('cause I couldn't help you, I wouldn't want to, I'll let you fall asleep tonight alone)
Is it worth it to wait here for you
I've been thinking why don't I just go
I've been thinking, yes hours for
And now charades are through
When you wake up in the morning, and there is no one there
(Don't come to me complain how life's unfair)
Please baby bring the waterworks it's the end of all your fakes
('cause I wouldn't need you, I shouldn't have to, I'll let you fall asleep tonight alone)
Is it worth it to wait here for you
I've been thinking why don't I just go
(Can I sleep by you tonight)
See how you break me baby
(Can I be the one thats by your side)
I'll never speak to you again
(Can I sleep by you tonight)
The only color now is black
(Can I be the one thats by your side)
So just ride
(I'd like to see how you handle life out there)
And I hope that when you're sleeping, you're falling through nightmares
('cause I couldn't help you, I wouldn't want to, I'll let you fall asleep tonight alone)
Is it worth it to wait here for you
I've been thinking why don't I just go
I've been thinking, yes hours for
And now charades are through
When you wake up in the morning, and there is no one there
(Don't come to me complain how life's unfair)
Please baby bring the waterworks it's the end of all your fakes
('cause I wouldn't need you, I shouldn't have to, I'll let you fall asleep tonight alone)
Is it worth it to wait here for you
I've been thinking why don't I just go
(Can I sleep by you tonight)
See how you break me baby
(Can I be the one thats by your side)
I'll never speak to you again
(Can I sleep by you tonight)
The only color now is black
(Can I be the one thats by your side)
So just ride
Lyrics submitted by slfmade
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