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.
there no sign
theres no chance
we'll get there in time
we couldnt find a place that night
we were lost and stuck together
we were lost with ourselves
and we were lost with each other
where's this place we need to be?
where's this place we need to see?
there's no sign
theres no chance
we'll get there in time
if we could've found another place
to see ourselves and crack the code
we could've made them know
there's no signs on that road
caught in this place we know
with no signs of where to go
your heart is just another road--
another place that i cant go
so we sit and contemplate
the world's become a big mistake.
but here we are in the middle
trying to work out this riddle.
(we're lost over here)
theres no chance
we'll get there in time
we couldnt find a place that night
we were lost and stuck together
we were lost with ourselves
and we were lost with each other
where's this place we need to be?
where's this place we need to see?
there's no sign
theres no chance
we'll get there in time
if we could've found another place
to see ourselves and crack the code
we could've made them know
there's no signs on that road
caught in this place we know
with no signs of where to go
your heart is just another road--
another place that i cant go
so we sit and contemplate
the world's become a big mistake.
but here we are in the middle
trying to work out this riddle.
(we're lost over here)
Lyrics submitted by DarkerShadeofWinter
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i can't believe no one has commented on this song! this has got to be one of my favorites!!
haha well i added it, lyrics by ear, if that counts. But yea this is one of my favorite appleseed songs as well. Two Conversations is such a powerful album, and its songs like this that have helped me out of the darkest times.
This is my joint favourite song from Two Conversations, along with A Dream For Us. I love the last bit with that repeating riff and Chris singing his little heart out.
@convergefan Like a reprise for "Hanging Marionette."
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