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.
Once you throw everything away you'll never get it back
your fears will find you tonight
I don't think much about it, i let you fade away, it doesn't bother me at all
your mind is racing with decisions ,tonight has been some night for you
let me finish this before you start again, i hope that gun keeps you company tonight
so just take your time
(i hope that gun keeps you company tonight)
i hope it kills you
tonight will be your wurst night, the stars look down on you in shame
i understand what your going through, suicidal visions, within your head
but thats the difference between me and you, and once everything is through
you'll be stuck between just like the usual, your just so predictable
so just take your time
(i hope that gun keeps you company tonight)
i hope it kills you
your fears will find you tonight
I don't think much about it, i let you fade away, it doesn't bother me at all
your mind is racing with decisions ,tonight has been some night for you
let me finish this before you start again, i hope that gun keeps you company tonight
so just take your time
(i hope that gun keeps you company tonight)
i hope it kills you
tonight will be your wurst night, the stars look down on you in shame
i understand what your going through, suicidal visions, within your head
but thats the difference between me and you, and once everything is through
you'll be stuck between just like the usual, your just so predictable
so just take your time
(i hope that gun keeps you company tonight)
i hope it kills you
Lyrics submitted by iamthenightstars
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