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.
Too many words
Too many lies
I cant quite see the truth
When I look into your eyes
[Bridge]
I feel I'm cured
And I know I should
Step away turn around
Let my feet hit the ground
Running, running, running, running
[Chorus]
You don't need a broken heart
To know one can be broken
You just need to open your eyes, yeah
We don't need to be deceived
To know a lie can be spoken
We don't have to learn everything twice
I don't know
I really don't know
If this castle in the sand
Is strong enough to stand
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
Cause I know
How it feels
All the pain
Is so real
Cause you sink
And you drown
Till your feet hit the ground
Running, running, running, running
[Chorus]
Too many lies
I cant quite see the truth
When I look into your eyes
[Bridge]
I feel I'm cured
And I know I should
Step away turn around
Let my feet hit the ground
Running, running, running, running
[Chorus]
You don't need a broken heart
To know one can be broken
You just need to open your eyes, yeah
We don't need to be deceived
To know a lie can be spoken
We don't have to learn everything twice
I don't know
I really don't know
If this castle in the sand
Is strong enough to stand
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
Cause I know
How it feels
All the pain
Is so real
Cause you sink
And you drown
Till your feet hit the ground
Running, running, running, running
[Chorus]
Lyrics submitted by breaknrox12, edited by mikecarrr
Running Lyrics as written by Ned Shepard Fedde J. Le Grand
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