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.
Chained to an anchor
it’s pulling me under
this is so deep
it’s getting darker
breathe in deep
I can’t reach the surface
I know this is where I’ll die if I can’t reach the surface
can I see you again
in your dreams you said
or when one of us is dead
hold you in my arms again
I don’t care if you’re there
I don’t care if you’re there
kiss kiss
I hope you still dream of me like I dream of you
I’ll be with you again
asleep and safe from your goodbyes
away from your eyes
I swear if you let me kiss you one last time
I’ll be alright
I’ll be alright
I’ll be alright
I’ll be alright
I can’t keep this together
I can’t stay here forever
I’ll see you in my dreams
it’s pulling me under
this is so deep
it’s getting darker
breathe in deep
I can’t reach the surface
I know this is where I’ll die if I can’t reach the surface
can I see you again
in your dreams you said
or when one of us is dead
hold you in my arms again
I don’t care if you’re there
I don’t care if you’re there
kiss kiss
I hope you still dream of me like I dream of you
I’ll be with you again
asleep and safe from your goodbyes
away from your eyes
I swear if you let me kiss you one last time
I’ll be alright
I’ll be alright
I’ll be alright
I’ll be alright
I can’t keep this together
I can’t stay here forever
I’ll see you in my dreams
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