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.
My friend
You've been with me
From the beginning
of everything
The beginning of you
The beginning of me
You've always saved me when I'm breakin'
If all we got is time
Then forever's not enough
And if this life is for the living
Then I’m never giving up
And as the road divides
That runs off with our lives
Promise Me
we'll never say goodbye
First sounds
Of us laughing
Keeps on going
Like an endless song
Your secret's mine
Trust me, I'll hide them
I'll always break through to the real you
If all we got is time
Then forever's not enough
And if this life is for the living
Then I’m never giving up
And as the road divides
That runs off with our lives
Promise Me
we'll never say goodbye
Generation them
Generation Us
What's the difference, now or then?
The world is still messed up
If all we got is time
Then forever's not enough
And if this life is for the living
Then I’m never giving up
And as the road divides
That runs off with our lives
Promise Me
we'll never say goodbye
You've been with me
From the beginning
of everything
The beginning of you
The beginning of me
You've always saved me when I'm breakin'
If all we got is time
Then forever's not enough
And if this life is for the living
Then I’m never giving up
And as the road divides
That runs off with our lives
Promise Me
we'll never say goodbye
First sounds
Of us laughing
Keeps on going
Like an endless song
Your secret's mine
Trust me, I'll hide them
I'll always break through to the real you
If all we got is time
Then forever's not enough
And if this life is for the living
Then I’m never giving up
And as the road divides
That runs off with our lives
Promise Me
we'll never say goodbye
Generation them
Generation Us
What's the difference, now or then?
The world is still messed up
If all we got is time
Then forever's not enough
And if this life is for the living
Then I’m never giving up
And as the road divides
That runs off with our lives
Promise Me
we'll never say goodbye
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I really liked this song. I've always been a closet Crue and Neil fan.
This song to me is just a kind of romantic song. Kinda sweet.
I gotta get some of Vince's solo stuff, man 0.0
why be a closet crue and neil fan... there the BEST rock back ever...and yes i said rock... not metal so dont come in here with slayer or anything... and poison sucks my left testicle while bret michaels takes the whole shaft