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 saw you today, but it wasn't the same
Still saw the picture, but missing the frame
You are so much different than before
Your words are so nice, everything's cool
I'm playing along, but I ain't no fool
I don't think I can trust you anymore
Where you are and who you're with
What you did, every single bit
I'm gonna find out cause I am Mr Marple
What's going on and where you've been
Prints and bitemarks on your skin
I'm gonna find out cause I am Mr Marple
(He's gonna find out cause he is Mr Marple)
I gave you a call five minutes ago
I said there is something I want you to know
And please come to my house as soon as possible
You came and I said please look into my eye
You looked at me, scared to death
Asking me why
I answered that this is the last thing
You're gonna see
What you've done I just don't care
Say farewell cause life's not fair
(All the best to you from Mr Marple)
I'm happy now because you're dead
You look so good with that hole in your head
(Greetings from hell to you from Mr Marple)
Still saw the picture, but missing the frame
You are so much different than before
Your words are so nice, everything's cool
I'm playing along, but I ain't no fool
I don't think I can trust you anymore
Where you are and who you're with
What you did, every single bit
I'm gonna find out cause I am Mr Marple
What's going on and where you've been
Prints and bitemarks on your skin
I'm gonna find out cause I am Mr Marple
(He's gonna find out cause he is Mr Marple)
I gave you a call five minutes ago
I said there is something I want you to know
And please come to my house as soon as possible
You came and I said please look into my eye
You looked at me, scared to death
Asking me why
I answered that this is the last thing
You're gonna see
What you've done I just don't care
Say farewell cause life's not fair
(All the best to you from Mr Marple)
I'm happy now because you're dead
You look so good with that hole in your head
(Greetings from hell to you from Mr Marple)
Lyrics submitted by Trigger616
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Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
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