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.
The medicine is blending in it's in the blood with oxygen
I need this right now to figure myself out
Cutting through the ribbons of self doubt
I never thought you'd see me this way
You are the worst and I am to blame
Close the door, lock it tight
They don't know your safe tonight
Turn on a song that means the most
Believe I'm there and hold me close
She is in my bloodstream tonight she's leading me
The moon is filled with red's and blues
I follow where she leads into the darkness
Trying out my fangs, she's a ghost, a silhouette
Calling out my name
These lies we fall into, the pieces I left you
Of your favorite picture torn into two
I never thought we'd end up this way
You are the worst, I am to blame
Close the door, lock it tight
They don't know your safe tonight
Turn on a song that means the most
Believe I'm there and hold me close
She is in my bloodstream tonight she's leading me
The moon is filled with reds and blues
I follow where she leads into the darkness
Trying out my fangs, she's a ghost, a silhouette
Calling out my name
(So close the door and lock it tight
Then I'll know your safe tonight
Turn on the song that means the most
Believe I'm there and hold me close)
Close the door, lock it tight
They don't know your safe tonight
Turn on a song that means the most
Believe I'm there and hold me close
She is in my bloodstream tonight she's leading me
The moon is filled with reds and blues
I follow where she leads into the darkness
Trying out my fangs, she's a ghost, a silhouette
Calling out my name
I need this right now to figure myself out
Cutting through the ribbons of self doubt
I never thought you'd see me this way
You are the worst and I am to blame
Close the door, lock it tight
They don't know your safe tonight
Turn on a song that means the most
Believe I'm there and hold me close
She is in my bloodstream tonight she's leading me
The moon is filled with red's and blues
I follow where she leads into the darkness
Trying out my fangs, she's a ghost, a silhouette
Calling out my name
These lies we fall into, the pieces I left you
Of your favorite picture torn into two
I never thought we'd end up this way
You are the worst, I am to blame
Close the door, lock it tight
They don't know your safe tonight
Turn on a song that means the most
Believe I'm there and hold me close
She is in my bloodstream tonight she's leading me
The moon is filled with reds and blues
I follow where she leads into the darkness
Trying out my fangs, she's a ghost, a silhouette
Calling out my name
(So close the door and lock it tight
Then I'll know your safe tonight
Turn on the song that means the most
Believe I'm there and hold me close)
Close the door, lock it tight
They don't know your safe tonight
Turn on a song that means the most
Believe I'm there and hold me close
She is in my bloodstream tonight she's leading me
The moon is filled with reds and blues
I follow where she leads into the darkness
Trying out my fangs, she's a ghost, a silhouette
Calling out my name
Lyrics submitted by HomeDog6976
Dead in the Water Lyrics as written by Eron Bucciarelli-tieger Casey Calvert
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
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@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
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I think it's about 1 girl who has tempted JT but he wants to stay loyal to his Niki FM and close the door lock it tight, then i'll know your safe tonight, believe i'm there and hold me close is directed to her because he still loves her.. so while he's out away from her, he wants her to think that they are still good because he'll sort things out