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.
Today is too late
How long do we have to wait
Oh no, I think she knows
That's why I can't let go
I feel this burning inside
A feeling that no one should know
This could be so good again
I'd wait here till then
But not with this
So now I'll leave with
No apologies
I never thought you'd be so
Easily deceived
Now I'll just hang my head (falling further out of place)
Along with the dead (don't know what/why I can't replace)
We're mad with regret
Memories that we'll both forget
So far it's been so hard
To cover up these scars
I see this falling apart
It's easy to just let it go
No luck between us both
So I keep waiting
But not with this
So now I'll leave with
No apologies
I never thought you'd be so
Easily deceived
Now I'll just hang my head (falling further out of place)
Along with the dead (don't know what/why I can't replace)
What's left to show
It's so bad but I got to know
What's right don't know
How to find it out on my own
One by one we all fall down
Who's the first one to hit the ground now
What's worse to kick or fall
Or be suss standing alone
Ill keep your promises if you
Take back every thing I said
I find its got so cold now
That I've lost my heart and soul
No apologies
I never thought you'd be so
Easily deceived
Now I'll just hang my head (falling further out of place)
Along with the dead (don't know what/why I can't replace)
I'll just hang my head
Hang my head
How long do we have to wait
Oh no, I think she knows
That's why I can't let go
I feel this burning inside
A feeling that no one should know
This could be so good again
I'd wait here till then
But not with this
So now I'll leave with
No apologies
I never thought you'd be so
Easily deceived
Now I'll just hang my head (falling further out of place)
Along with the dead (don't know what/why I can't replace)
We're mad with regret
Memories that we'll both forget
So far it's been so hard
To cover up these scars
I see this falling apart
It's easy to just let it go
No luck between us both
So I keep waiting
But not with this
So now I'll leave with
No apologies
I never thought you'd be so
Easily deceived
Now I'll just hang my head (falling further out of place)
Along with the dead (don't know what/why I can't replace)
What's left to show
It's so bad but I got to know
What's right don't know
How to find it out on my own
One by one we all fall down
Who's the first one to hit the ground now
What's worse to kick or fall
Or be suss standing alone
Ill keep your promises if you
Take back every thing I said
I find its got so cold now
That I've lost my heart and soul
No apologies
I never thought you'd be so
Easily deceived
Now I'll just hang my head (falling further out of place)
Along with the dead (don't know what/why I can't replace)
I'll just hang my head
Hang my head
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