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.
You say you love me
but I needed to be sure I took the long road
and now I’m left here on my own
restless and tired on my knees
here I am again
worse off than I thought
is there anyone to help figure this one out
I thought it was enough
It isn't over yet
still running I can't stand to stay and fight
so much for good intentions
still waiting for the words to follow
like water sand and stone
I know I’m not alone
I know I’m not alone
afraid of standing on my own
inside the silence that I know so well
I’ll trade these ashes
for the promise of another chance to make things right
so much for good intentions
still waiting for the words to follow
like water sand and stone
I know I’m not alone
I know I’m not alone
like water sand and stone
I know I’m not alone
here I am again
worse off than I thought
is there anyone to help figure this one out
I thought it was enough
it isn't over yet
still running I can't stand to stay and fight
so much for good intentions
still waiting for the words to follow
like water sand and stone
I know I’m not alone
so full of good intentions
still waiting for the words to follow
like water sand and stone
I know I’m not alone
like water sand and stone
I know I’m not alone,
I know I’m not alone..
but I needed to be sure I took the long road
and now I’m left here on my own
restless and tired on my knees
here I am again
worse off than I thought
is there anyone to help figure this one out
I thought it was enough
It isn't over yet
still running I can't stand to stay and fight
so much for good intentions
still waiting for the words to follow
like water sand and stone
I know I’m not alone
I know I’m not alone
afraid of standing on my own
inside the silence that I know so well
I’ll trade these ashes
for the promise of another chance to make things right
so much for good intentions
still waiting for the words to follow
like water sand and stone
I know I’m not alone
I know I’m not alone
like water sand and stone
I know I’m not alone
here I am again
worse off than I thought
is there anyone to help figure this one out
I thought it was enough
it isn't over yet
still running I can't stand to stay and fight
so much for good intentions
still waiting for the words to follow
like water sand and stone
I know I’m not alone
so full of good intentions
still waiting for the words to follow
like water sand and stone
I know I’m not alone
like water sand and stone
I know I’m not alone,
I know I’m not alone..
Lyrics submitted by Brandanwithana
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