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.
Clock is ticking while I'm killing time
Spinning all around nothing else they can do to turn it back
Breaking partnership in this crime
Ripping up the past, condescending smile
[Chorus:]
Time to forget
The falling of my truth
Time to forget
Our ways of our truth
Come and tease me
Clock is ticking while I'm still in time
Can't you turn it back?
Stop the cycle set me free, run away
Silence sneaking around my path
Wrap the rope off me, feeling like we'll fly
Feeling like we'll fly
[Chorus: x2]
Spinning all around nothing else they can do to turn it back
Breaking partnership in this crime
Ripping up the past, condescending smile
[Chorus:]
Time to forget
The falling of my truth
Time to forget
Our ways of our truth
Come and tease me
Clock is ticking while I'm still in time
Can't you turn it back?
Stop the cycle set me free, run away
Silence sneaking around my path
Wrap the rope off me, feeling like we'll fly
Feeling like we'll fly
[Chorus: x2]
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I think this song is about how people will lie to themselves, and to others when they don't want to face the truth. You know... sort of a denial type thing.
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