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’ve been talking to my self
And I’ve been walking around for days
Trying to make the pieces fit
There’s always something in the way (regret)
And the world remains the same (perfect)
To the world a single name (downside)
On the road that isn’t going (distance)
And the weight of you is so long
And I’m searching for my self
I’m trying to find the words to say
I can never let you go
And a part of me will stay (with you)
I’ll never let you down (I swear)
You’ll never hit the ground (inside)
And the forces still remain (outside)
If you’re lost don’t ever hide
Before you open your eyes
I’ll be coming around again
Before you open your eyes
I’ll just pretend
I am always by your side
I am always by your side
I’ve been thinking to my self
And I’ve been hoping I’ll be right
When I make the pieces fit
Will I bring you back to life
I’m trying to find a way no
I’m running out of time
I’ve tried giving it all aside (I swear)
If you’re lost don’t ever hide
Before you open your eyes
I’ll be coming around again
Before you open your eyes
I’ll just pretend
I am always by your side
I am always by your side
By your side
I’m coming around again
Open your eyes
Open your eyes
Because someone loves you
Open your eyes
Open your eyes
Because someone loves you
Open your eyes up and see
If you’re lost don’t ever hide
Before you open your eyes
I’ll be coming around again
Before you open your eyes
I’ll just pretend
I am always by your side
I am always by your side
By your side
And I’ve been walking around for days
Trying to make the pieces fit
There’s always something in the way (regret)
And the world remains the same (perfect)
To the world a single name (downside)
On the road that isn’t going (distance)
And the weight of you is so long
And I’m searching for my self
I’m trying to find the words to say
I can never let you go
And a part of me will stay (with you)
I’ll never let you down (I swear)
You’ll never hit the ground (inside)
And the forces still remain (outside)
If you’re lost don’t ever hide
Before you open your eyes
I’ll be coming around again
Before you open your eyes
I’ll just pretend
I am always by your side
I am always by your side
I’ve been thinking to my self
And I’ve been hoping I’ll be right
When I make the pieces fit
Will I bring you back to life
I’m trying to find a way no
I’m running out of time
I’ve tried giving it all aside (I swear)
If you’re lost don’t ever hide
Before you open your eyes
I’ll be coming around again
Before you open your eyes
I’ll just pretend
I am always by your side
I am always by your side
By your side
I’m coming around again
Open your eyes
Open your eyes
Because someone loves you
Open your eyes
Open your eyes
Because someone loves you
Open your eyes up and see
If you’re lost don’t ever hide
Before you open your eyes
I’ll be coming around again
Before you open your eyes
I’ll just pretend
I am always by your side
I am always by your side
By your side
Lyrics submitted by bananaphobia
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