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.
We knew it would end one day
Never thought it would be that soon
We could talk for days and nights
Always fear it would cross our way
We talked about how life could end
Would anything lie behind
The black door was just ajar
Then you slipped inside
It's been long ago since we talked
It seems like forever
Since you went away
You're my shadow
You're my guardian from darkness
Where ever I will go
I know you'll follow
No reluctance and no complaints
Wrapped in silence
I feel you're always near
Every step in life you'll be there
From my cradle to my grave
We knew it did end that day
Never thought it would be that soon
Still we talk for days and nights
Your light shining on my way
When you see what I've become
How I make it through the day
Nobody can comfort me
I still follow your way
Never thought it would be that soon
We could talk for days and nights
Always fear it would cross our way
We talked about how life could end
Would anything lie behind
The black door was just ajar
Then you slipped inside
It's been long ago since we talked
It seems like forever
Since you went away
You're my shadow
You're my guardian from darkness
Where ever I will go
I know you'll follow
No reluctance and no complaints
Wrapped in silence
I feel you're always near
Every step in life you'll be there
From my cradle to my grave
We knew it did end that day
Never thought it would be that soon
Still we talk for days and nights
Your light shining on my way
When you see what I've become
How I make it through the day
Nobody can comfort me
I still follow your way
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