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.
We've got amnesia from the slightest problems
you start shaking
and you start talking
takes more than working now to keep you from falling
'cause work is starting and things are falling
I'm in a real good place
to light out without leaving a trace
you said i was the only one
now i just don't know whats going on
we don't get out
very much
we don't get out
very much
I'm afraid were loosing touch with our balled up little crowd
when we get out and get drunk
and we get high and don't talk
we just walk and walk and walk until we find ourselves alone
but at least we've got each other
it's not so bad if you can't remember
this is just an excuse for something
we have got amnesia from the slightest problems
you start shaking and you start talking
alone where i can't be you
alone where i can't be you
i don't think a lot about you
I've been thinking a lot about you
you start shaking
and you start talking
takes more than working now to keep you from falling
'cause work is starting and things are falling
I'm in a real good place
to light out without leaving a trace
you said i was the only one
now i just don't know whats going on
we don't get out
very much
we don't get out
very much
I'm afraid were loosing touch with our balled up little crowd
when we get out and get drunk
and we get high and don't talk
we just walk and walk and walk until we find ourselves alone
but at least we've got each other
it's not so bad if you can't remember
this is just an excuse for something
we have got amnesia from the slightest problems
you start shaking and you start talking
alone where i can't be you
alone where i can't be you
i don't think a lot about you
I've been thinking a lot about you
Lyrics submitted by jasono52
Add your thoughts
Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.
Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!
More Featured Meanings
Light Up The Sky
Van Halen
Van Halen
Holiday
Bee Gees
Bee Gees
@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
When We Were Young
Blink-182
Blink-182
This is a sequel to 2001's "Reckless Abandon", and features the band looking back on their clumsy youth fondly.
Blue
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
“Blue” is a song about a love that is persisting in the discomfort of the person experiencing the emotion. Ed Sheeran reflects on love lost, and although he wishes his former partner find happiness, he cannot but admit his feelings are still very much there. He expresses the realization that he might never find another on this stringed instrumental by Aaron Dessner.
Head > Heels
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
“Head > Heels” is a track that aims to capture what it feels like to experience romance that exceeds expectations. Ed Sheeran dedicates his album outro to a lover who has blessed him with a unique experience that he seeks to describe through the song’s nuanced lyrics.
holy shit, this song is too hibster garabe! im sorry.. had to say it.
"when we get out and get drunk and we get high and don't talk we just walk and walk and walk until we find ourselves alone but at least we've got each other" hey neither of us wants to be here but lets get fucked up and play until there's an excuse to leave