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 dialed 911 a long time ago
Now I see I'm late in reacting
Here, shapes of former lovers, lives just painted there
Like the life of a trainwreck just waiting to happen
My God:
Make this a dream because I really can't believe that she's gone
(I'm not here and this isn't happening)
Make this a dream because I really can't believe that she's gone
(I'll wake up and she'll be next to me)
I can't believe that she's gone
Marvel as this madman has his makeshift monster rip through the room
Watch in fear as he comes completely unglued
Gaze in horror and amazement for a frightening instant
As he christens the walls with broken bottles of perfume (perfume)
Her final moments must have been a nightmare
The waking victim lies, violently shaking
My God:
Make this a dream because I really can't believe that she's gone
(I'm not here and this isn't happening)
Make this a dream because I really can't believe that she's gone
(I'll wake up and she'll be next to me)
Make this a dream because I really can't believe that she's gone
(I'm not here and this isn't happening)
Make this a dream because I really can't believe that she's gone
(I'll wake up and she'll be next to me)
I can't breathe
(I don't deserve to take these breaths)
All I need
(Is to sit and rest my head)
On my knees
(The ambulance and police will be here soon)
I can't see
I can't feel, numb to everything
I can't feel, numb to everything
I can't feel, numb to everything
Except my body, shutting down as they enter my home
Make this a dream, because I really can't believe that she's gone (she's gone, she's gone...)
Make this a dream, because I really can't believe that she's gone (she's gone, she's gone...)
Make this a dream, because I really can't believe that she's gone (she's gone, she's gone...)
Make this a dream, because I really can't believe that she's gone
Make this a dream because I really can't believe that she's gone
(I'm not here and this isn't happening)
Make this a dream because I really can't believe that she's gone
(I'll wake up and she'll be next to me)
Make this a dream because I really can't believe that she's gone
(I'm not here and this isn't happening)
Make this a dream because I really can't believe that she's gone
(I'll wake up and she'll be next to me)
Now I see I'm late in reacting
Here, shapes of former lovers, lives just painted there
Like the life of a trainwreck just waiting to happen
My God:
Make this a dream because I really can't believe that she's gone
(I'm not here and this isn't happening)
Make this a dream because I really can't believe that she's gone
(I'll wake up and she'll be next to me)
I can't believe that she's gone
Marvel as this madman has his makeshift monster rip through the room
Watch in fear as he comes completely unglued
Gaze in horror and amazement for a frightening instant
As he christens the walls with broken bottles of perfume (perfume)
Her final moments must have been a nightmare
The waking victim lies, violently shaking
My God:
Make this a dream because I really can't believe that she's gone
(I'm not here and this isn't happening)
Make this a dream because I really can't believe that she's gone
(I'll wake up and she'll be next to me)
Make this a dream because I really can't believe that she's gone
(I'm not here and this isn't happening)
Make this a dream because I really can't believe that she's gone
(I'll wake up and she'll be next to me)
I can't breathe
(I don't deserve to take these breaths)
All I need
(Is to sit and rest my head)
On my knees
(The ambulance and police will be here soon)
I can't see
I can't feel, numb to everything
I can't feel, numb to everything
I can't feel, numb to everything
Except my body, shutting down as they enter my home
Make this a dream, because I really can't believe that she's gone (she's gone, she's gone...)
Make this a dream, because I really can't believe that she's gone (she's gone, she's gone...)
Make this a dream, because I really can't believe that she's gone (she's gone, she's gone...)
Make this a dream, because I really can't believe that she's gone
Make this a dream because I really can't believe that she's gone
(I'm not here and this isn't happening)
Make this a dream because I really can't believe that she's gone
(I'll wake up and she'll be next to me)
Make this a dream because I really can't believe that she's gone
(I'm not here and this isn't happening)
Make this a dream because I really can't believe that she's gone
(I'll wake up and she'll be next to me)
Lyrics submitted by BrandNew1208
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