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'm on the line
I'm on the line
Once I clean my mirror
I'm a be feeling fine
Trying to get there is
All that's on my mind
When I'm on the line
Even though I run my race
With a smile on my face
It ain't easy, naw it ain't easy
Feel like the life of the party
But its all in your mind
On the line
I'm on the line
I'm on the line
Once I clean my mirror
I'm a be felling fine
Even when you falling
Just pretend your flying
When ya on the line
I'm with everybody but I'm still alone
Just look down that's my line your standing on
Lets keep it friendly and well be just fine
But don't cross that line
I'm on the line
Once I clean my mirror
I'm a be feeling fine
Trying to get there is
All that's on my mind
When I'm on the line
Even though I run my race
With a smile on my face
It ain't easy, naw it ain't easy
Feel like the life of the party
But its all in your mind
On the line
I'm on the line
I'm on the line
Once I clean my mirror
I'm a be felling fine
Even when you falling
Just pretend your flying
When ya on the line
I'm with everybody but I'm still alone
Just look down that's my line your standing on
Lets keep it friendly and well be just fine
But don't cross that line
Lyrics submitted by plexus, edited by ChipperSpiff
Online Lyrics as written by Thomas Callaway Brian Joseph Burton
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, ONErpm, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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