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.
Feet above this stratospheric cloud I will take a walk above your eastern harbor town
A chance for peace and you and me in sight An offering to heal a wound and make it all seem easier tonight
I can't tell which way to go You might as well be on your own
You take me high And bring me low? I miss you more than you could ever know
Just above the rooftop where I live I wish you were below my feet, filling my room in
Taking breathes, exhaling into me
Blonde hair running through my hands and pale white skin sweating on my sheets
I was never one for holding onto anything
I bet I can't hold onto too long, I may just weigh you down
I am far beyond where I thought I would be,
Far below and Far from home
Far beyond where I thought I would be
The mystery inside her eyes is still haunting me
I want to find a postcard and tell her what I've found
I want to say I love you, but I am not sure
I even know how
A chance for peace and you and me in sight An offering to heal a wound and make it all seem easier tonight
I can't tell which way to go You might as well be on your own
You take me high And bring me low? I miss you more than you could ever know
Just above the rooftop where I live I wish you were below my feet, filling my room in
Taking breathes, exhaling into me
Blonde hair running through my hands and pale white skin sweating on my sheets
I was never one for holding onto anything
I bet I can't hold onto too long, I may just weigh you down
I am far beyond where I thought I would be,
Far below and Far from home
Far beyond where I thought I would be
The mystery inside her eyes is still haunting me
I want to find a postcard and tell her what I've found
I want to say I love you, but I am not sure
I even know how
Lyrics submitted by sobeautiful
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