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 descend from my perspective
no longer the collective
and i'm watching myself
make a bid on my love
and i could hate her for what she does
if i thought that's who she was
but i know now more than ever
that this segment reaches the center
and if i could open her eyes
she could unite me
with her circumference
and if i could open her eyes
she could be with me
as it all crashes down
i can tell by her eyes
that she's been abused
but i think she finds comfort
in being used
she's found a way to kill the pain
that's eating at her heart
and if she doesn't take control
this devil will tell her soul apart
up close you can see
it's become routine
and the bruises can faintly be seen
'cause the make-up on her arms
isn't thick enough to hide the marks
she comes close
then backs away
she's paid to tease me in this way
please come close
don't go away
i'd reach for her
she's just say
don't touch me
maybe we can negotiate
and if i could open her eyes
she could unite me
with her circumference
and if i could open her eyes
she could be with me
as the tower crashes down
no longer the collective
and i'm watching myself
make a bid on my love
and i could hate her for what she does
if i thought that's who she was
but i know now more than ever
that this segment reaches the center
and if i could open her eyes
she could unite me
with her circumference
and if i could open her eyes
she could be with me
as it all crashes down
i can tell by her eyes
that she's been abused
but i think she finds comfort
in being used
she's found a way to kill the pain
that's eating at her heart
and if she doesn't take control
this devil will tell her soul apart
up close you can see
it's become routine
and the bruises can faintly be seen
'cause the make-up on her arms
isn't thick enough to hide the marks
she comes close
then backs away
she's paid to tease me in this way
please come close
don't go away
i'd reach for her
she's just say
don't touch me
maybe we can negotiate
and if i could open her eyes
she could unite me
with her circumference
and if i could open her eyes
she could be with me
as the tower crashes down
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