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.
there's a hole in my heart
where you fell out
and a hole in my soul
was filled with doubt
and no one's excited
cause the worst was expected
they had me convinced you looked for me
they all still pretend that we would be
dancing in the clouds
the joy, the times
good bye to rainy days
how's it supposed to feel once all you thought had died?
keep looking back at how i held on to your lies
i won't ask the questions anymore
when your answers are all rehearsed and forced
and no one's excited
cause the worst was expected
i struggle to work with what was left
from the deal of a lifetime off my chest
dancing in the clouds
the joy, the times
good bye to rainy days
how's it supposed to feel once all you thought had died?
keep looking back at how i held on to your lies
i held on to your lies
no one will feel this way.
there's a hole in my heart
where you fell out
when the hole in my soul
was filled with doubt
and no one's excited
cause the worst was expected
where you fell out
and a hole in my soul
was filled with doubt
and no one's excited
cause the worst was expected
they had me convinced you looked for me
they all still pretend that we would be
dancing in the clouds
the joy, the times
good bye to rainy days
how's it supposed to feel once all you thought had died?
keep looking back at how i held on to your lies
i won't ask the questions anymore
when your answers are all rehearsed and forced
and no one's excited
cause the worst was expected
i struggle to work with what was left
from the deal of a lifetime off my chest
dancing in the clouds
the joy, the times
good bye to rainy days
how's it supposed to feel once all you thought had died?
keep looking back at how i held on to your lies
i held on to your lies
no one will feel this way.
there's a hole in my heart
where you fell out
when the hole in my soul
was filled with doubt
and no one's excited
cause the worst was expected
Lyrics submitted by lpuk5755
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