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.
Hey hey my body's a wasteland
Hey hey me soul was a kickstand
But one touch of your hand
Blew it all away
Was it the dust or the stealing
Was it the sexual healing
It is the way I am dealing with
These empty arms of mine
Fill them with a whole new meaning
I'm way down, I'm played out
These empty arms of mine
Was it the dirt or the shaking
Was it my cynical hate thing
Now it's a total awakening
I awoke on a new ground
Bored by the old sound
Do you think I should let my guard down
These empty arms of mine
Fill them with a whole new meaning
I'm way down I'm played out
These empty arms of mine
These empty arms of mine
Watch them all say nothing to me
I'm way down they're played out
These empty arms of mine
Picture this a time to let it go
Picture this a time to let them know
You don't need it anymore
You don't need it
Hey hey me soul was a kickstand
But one touch of your hand
Blew it all away
Was it the dust or the stealing
Was it the sexual healing
It is the way I am dealing with
These empty arms of mine
Fill them with a whole new meaning
I'm way down, I'm played out
These empty arms of mine
Was it the dirt or the shaking
Was it my cynical hate thing
Now it's a total awakening
I awoke on a new ground
Bored by the old sound
Do you think I should let my guard down
These empty arms of mine
Fill them with a whole new meaning
I'm way down I'm played out
These empty arms of mine
These empty arms of mine
Watch them all say nothing to me
I'm way down they're played out
These empty arms of mine
Picture this a time to let it go
Picture this a time to let them know
You don't need it anymore
You don't need it
Lyrics submitted by Marbar7890
Hey Hey Lyrics as written by Dennis Ferrer
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave
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