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 said I'm yours to keep
With your voice so deep
But you were just talking in your sleep
I'll do just what you crave
My life for you I'll waive
All I get is the spot next to your grave
And you're a fool to not see
I'm not hanging here
to keep you company
[*]
But what am I suppose to do when all hope is gone?
How am I suppose to leave you when you're the only one?
I made a deal with Mr. Hades
my soul he wants to buy
For you I'll die
Oh this is the end
My only friend, the end
are words from our favourite band
I know we're not astray
And my love won't decay
Are things that you'll never say
It is strange how time flies
It's been a year that's gone by
and you don't know the colour of my eyes
[*]
For you I'll die
No oh, no oh oh, no oh
And you're a fool to not see
I'm not hanging here
to keep you company
It is strange how time flies
It's been a year that's gone by
and you don't know the colour of my eyes
[*]
For you I'll die
For you I'll die
For you I'll die
With your voice so deep
But you were just talking in your sleep
I'll do just what you crave
My life for you I'll waive
All I get is the spot next to your grave
And you're a fool to not see
I'm not hanging here
to keep you company
[*]
But what am I suppose to do when all hope is gone?
How am I suppose to leave you when you're the only one?
I made a deal with Mr. Hades
my soul he wants to buy
For you I'll die
Oh this is the end
My only friend, the end
are words from our favourite band
I know we're not astray
And my love won't decay
Are things that you'll never say
It is strange how time flies
It's been a year that's gone by
and you don't know the colour of my eyes
[*]
For you I'll die
No oh, no oh oh, no oh
And you're a fool to not see
I'm not hanging here
to keep you company
It is strange how time flies
It's been a year that's gone by
and you don't know the colour of my eyes
[*]
For you I'll die
For you I'll die
For you I'll die
Lyrics submitted by dont_say_a_word17
For You I'll Die Lyrics as written by Marion Raven
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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"For You I'll Die" was inspired by the love Jim Morrison shared with his long-time companion Pamela Courson, coupled with their stormy relationship, separations and reunions. Raven wrote the ballad after reading the American singer's biography. “ I was in this Jim Morrison period where I was listening to the box set, reading his biography and watching the movie, I was very touched by Jim's relationship with Pamela, how she would always be there for him. The song is about being willing to do that for someone, but getting nothing in return except a spot in the grave next to them. "