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.
I understand where you're coming from
Know the meaning of the words
So they haven't yet be said
I wait, I'm not tiring of waiting
Weak but I'm not sick
All those tears
Much to make, not much to keep
Imaginary friends, they might flow down deep
Storm ahead, we'll ride it through
Hope I'm welcome where I might run to
I promise, oh it's got to be sin
So I'll lose this but I'm next to win
So my journey's been made
Like a hiding, like a shade
There's just something wrong you know
Don't you lie, see right through you
I just keep it all inside, I'm about to lose control
I hide, will you ever reach me?
Much to make, not much to keep
Imaginary friends, they might flow down deep
Storm ahead, we'll ride it through
Hope I'm welcome where I might run to
I promise, oh it's got to be sin
So I'll lose this but I'm next to win
So my journey's been made
Like a hiding, like a shade
There's just something wrong you know
Know the meaning of the words
So they haven't yet be said
I wait, I'm not tiring of waiting
Weak but I'm not sick
All those tears
Much to make, not much to keep
Imaginary friends, they might flow down deep
Storm ahead, we'll ride it through
Hope I'm welcome where I might run to
I promise, oh it's got to be sin
So I'll lose this but I'm next to win
So my journey's been made
Like a hiding, like a shade
There's just something wrong you know
Don't you lie, see right through you
I just keep it all inside, I'm about to lose control
I hide, will you ever reach me?
Much to make, not much to keep
Imaginary friends, they might flow down deep
Storm ahead, we'll ride it through
Hope I'm welcome where I might run to
I promise, oh it's got to be sin
So I'll lose this but I'm next to win
So my journey's been made
Like a hiding, like a shade
There's just something wrong you know
Lyrics submitted by Angelus-
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