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 see the lights are turning and I look outside
The stars are burning through this changing time
It could have been anything we want
It's fine, salvation was just a passing thought
It was just a passing thought
Don't wait, act now
This amazing offer won't last long
It's only a chance to pave the path we're on
I know there are more exciting things to talk about
And in time we'll sort it out
And in time we'll sort it out
And though they say it's possible
To me, I don't see how it's probable
I see the course we're on spinning farther from what I know
I'll hold on
Tell me that you won't let go
Tell me that you won't let go
And the truth is such a funny thing
With all these people
Keep on telling me
They know what's best
And what to be frightened of
And all the rest are wrong
They know nothing about us
They know nothing about us
And though they say it's possible
To me, I don't see how it's probable
I see the course we're on spinning farther from what I know
I'll hold on
Tell me that you won't let go
Tell me that you won't let go
I'm not alright
And though they say it's possible
To me, I don't see how it's probable
I see the course we're on spinning farther from what I know
I'll hold on
Tell me that you won't let go
And though they say it's possible
To me, I don't see how it's probable
I see the course we're on spinning farther from what I know
I'll hold on
Tell me that you won't let go
Tell me that you won't let go
This could be something beautiful
Combine our love into something wonderful
But times are tough I know
And the pull of what we can't give up takes hold
The stars are burning through this changing time
It could have been anything we want
It's fine, salvation was just a passing thought
It was just a passing thought
Don't wait, act now
This amazing offer won't last long
It's only a chance to pave the path we're on
I know there are more exciting things to talk about
And in time we'll sort it out
And in time we'll sort it out
And though they say it's possible
To me, I don't see how it's probable
I see the course we're on spinning farther from what I know
I'll hold on
Tell me that you won't let go
Tell me that you won't let go
And the truth is such a funny thing
With all these people
Keep on telling me
They know what's best
And what to be frightened of
And all the rest are wrong
They know nothing about us
They know nothing about us
And though they say it's possible
To me, I don't see how it's probable
I see the course we're on spinning farther from what I know
I'll hold on
Tell me that you won't let go
Tell me that you won't let go
I'm not alright
And though they say it's possible
To me, I don't see how it's probable
I see the course we're on spinning farther from what I know
I'll hold on
Tell me that you won't let go
And though they say it's possible
To me, I don't see how it's probable
I see the course we're on spinning farther from what I know
I'll hold on
Tell me that you won't let go
Tell me that you won't let go
This could be something beautiful
Combine our love into something wonderful
But times are tough I know
And the pull of what we can't give up takes hold
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The song was inspired by Al Gore's film, 'An Inconvenient Truth,' so when I saw him at a party in Los Angeles last February, I gathered my courage and introduced myself. I told him the story of how his film had inspired this song which basically changed my life.
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with love terra
Great song. i just discovered this amazing artist on youtube.com.. well all i can say is that i cant wait till this lady can produce her first cd. ill be one of the first to get...
check her out... its worth a try... believe me!!
^^ she already came out with a CD it's on iTunes it called 8 Track or something
yeah but she has a new one coming this month i believe.... order it off her website. isnt this song about the support she's gotten from her fans on youtube?
yeah. that's how i learned about her.
beautiful songg:)
i think this song is about forbidden love... wanting to keep it and trying to hold on and begging not to let go but in the end there are too many things weighing the love down and it is lost.
I see the lights are turning and I look outside The stars are burning through this changing time {i think these two lines refer to seeing somebody in a new and different light/way than she has before, and as time goes on stars-or little things she loves about this person-are burning bright and drawing attention to them} It could have been anything we want It's fine, salvation was just a passing thought {they could've been together and been what they wanted but being saved-salvation- by eachother was just a passing moment and the thought was quickly looked past because they are 'star-crossed' lovers} It's only a chance to pave the path we're on {i think this is sarcastic..like oh dont worry its ONLY a chance to choose where our lives go from here} And though they say it's possible To me, I don't see how it's probable {they say love conquers all but in this situation with all taht's working against them it just isn't a probability} I see the course we're on spinning farther from what I know {she knows everything as being one way and solid and this course, this love is leading them, spinning them off course from what they both know from whats safe...} I'll hold on Tell me that you won't let go {she'll hold on tight for the ride and try to keep going but she wants confirmation she's not alone..}
And the truth is such a funny thing With all these people Keep on telling me They know what's best And what to be frightened of {everyone is telling her the problems in the relationship-things to be frightened of...they think know what's best for her even though they aren't in the middle of it and it's based solely on stereotypical situations} And all the rest are wrong They know nothing about us {they may think they know whats best but they are wrong because they don't feel the connection and they arent in the middle of it they know nothing but what they see on the outside}
This could be something beautiful Combine our love into something wonderful {there is potential for something amazing} But times are tough I know {it is rough dealing with conflicting interests of the mind and the heart..times are tough when your mind tells you somethings wrong but your heart says its right} And the pull of what we can't give up takes hold {the pull of safety and security keeps them from really experiencing this love and it takes a hold of them and holds them down...}
anyway that's my interpretation! input?
Mmmh...i don't think this song is about a relationship. It's much deeper than that. And btw she explained it was about global warming.
This song, when released by her new major record label, will hit it bigger beyond youtube.com I bet. The melody and her voice is wonderful, that's what makes this song what it is.
So I joined the site just in order to say what this song means.
It's not about forbidden love.
This song is about global warming, completely about global warming. Re-read the lyrics yourself with that in mind and you will see it.
hope that helps.
im 99.9% positive that Terra wrote this with global warming in mind.
thanks, pk
pkpk you are absolutely correct. She played at Live Earth and it was said Al Gore chose her to play this song solely on its meaning about global warming.