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.
Good morning Joan
Now pick up your phone
It was bad but just a dream
And you are remembered
Put on something pretty
Go back to the city
In the town the sky's just space
No starlight in your face
Listen to Eve
She's got stuff up her sleeve
To her there's no excuse
You've gotta use before you get used
Or talk to Louise
She knows all about freezing
She got lost in early May
And now it's December
I'd call on you if I could
If you were less like me I would
Good morning Joan
Did you wake up alone
Did you dream you woke up happy
With a phone book full of names
Just forget about Mary
She says everything's scary
She got locked inside her skin
Get near her, she'll drag you in
I'd call on you if I could
If you were less like me I would
Save you from this if I could
If I were less like you, god knows I would
(Save you from this)
Spare us all this shit
But you're all just like me so I quit!
My name is yours
Can I sleep on your floor
See, my heroes changed their minds
And I lost my numbers
Now pick up your phone
It was bad but just a dream
And you are remembered
Put on something pretty
Go back to the city
In the town the sky's just space
No starlight in your face
Listen to Eve
She's got stuff up her sleeve
To her there's no excuse
You've gotta use before you get used
Or talk to Louise
She knows all about freezing
She got lost in early May
And now it's December
I'd call on you if I could
If you were less like me I would
Good morning Joan
Did you wake up alone
Did you dream you woke up happy
With a phone book full of names
Just forget about Mary
She says everything's scary
She got locked inside her skin
Get near her, she'll drag you in
I'd call on you if I could
If you were less like me I would
Save you from this if I could
If I were less like you, god knows I would
(Save you from this)
Spare us all this shit
But you're all just like me so I quit!
My name is yours
Can I sleep on your floor
See, my heroes changed their minds
And I lost my numbers
Lyrics submitted by Ocean Soul
Good Morning Joan Lyrics as written by Nina Persson Nathan Larson
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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i love this song... but i dont understand it actually.. in the first place who is she singing to? a friend? can anybody help?
I'm pretty sure this is about her various problems, represented by various people. The fact that she refers to them from an observer point of view probably means she's taking a step back and analyzing herself from a neutral stand point and she's probably talking her way through the steps to a resolution. Of course, judging by 'but you're all just like me so i quit!', she decides to give up. Probably because she now has a new perspective which is what may be implied by 'see, my heroes changed their minds', and also by 'and i lost my numbers'. It probably means she no longer has any interest in these things she once cared about because she now sees the pain and confusion isn't worth it.
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I agree... they all have a significant name, eve - the desiver (she's got tricks up her sleve), Joan of arch - the young (unstabile) courage (the one that needs guidance), marry - the virgin (she's been locked inside her skin).... all parts of a female - but i can't figure out who the heck louise is.... any surgestions
I think she may be referrng to Louise of Savoy. I think there is a story about her which says that she got chilled/a cold whilst watching a comet, which she believed was a sign from god, that she was about to die. She died 3 days later of black death.<br /> <br /> Not sure tho - but that'd make a little sense at least.
Its been bugging me to death trying to figure out who the Louise is. I mean obviously she references many woman in history and the bible, but I don't know who the Louise is. Perhaps I will read into the Louise of Savoy that Firen mentioned. Thank you Firen!
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