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.
Sitting in this room
as the fan hums away
with an incessant chatter
like the humming in my brain.
Head between my knees
cos' im wondering where you are
It's not quite dark outside yet
And there are no guiding stars.
Where are you tonite,
my love?
Why are you not here?
Your ringing phone goes on forever...
and forever..
A Hopeless Night is born.
It's Friday Night again,
when the streetlights melt the heat.
I'll be smudging up my windows
while these strangers and these lovers meet.
I'll kill the lights
I should anyway
All the light is finally gone.
and imagine that my knees are yours
and this humming fan, your song to me.
(chorus)
I'm Trying.
Your'e hiding.
There's a ghost at my door.
A Hopeless Night is born
(chorus)
as the fan hums away
with an incessant chatter
like the humming in my brain.
Head between my knees
cos' im wondering where you are
It's not quite dark outside yet
And there are no guiding stars.
Where are you tonite,
my love?
Why are you not here?
Your ringing phone goes on forever...
and forever..
A Hopeless Night is born.
It's Friday Night again,
when the streetlights melt the heat.
I'll be smudging up my windows
while these strangers and these lovers meet.
I'll kill the lights
I should anyway
All the light is finally gone.
and imagine that my knees are yours
and this humming fan, your song to me.
(chorus)
I'm Trying.
Your'e hiding.
There's a ghost at my door.
A Hopeless Night is born
(chorus)
Lyrics submitted by prettyinacasket
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