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.
Have to try just to inhale
Have to try just to inhale
I think I may just pass out
It's so breathtaking
So hurry and kiss me
My blood stream is crystalline
Inhale, exhale, pass out, wake up, repeat
Inhale, exhale, pass out, wake up, repeat
Inhale, exhale...
She said it's so breathtaking
So hurry and kiss me
My bloodstream is crystalline
Don't die wondering
Don't die wondering
In his bloodstream
Inhale, exhale, pass out, wake up, repeat
Inhale, exhale, pass out, wake up, repeat
Inhale, exhale..
She said it's so breathtaking
So hurry and kiss me
My bloodstream is crystalline
Don't die wondering
Don't die wondering
Don't die wondering
Don't die wondering
In his bloodstream
Have to try just to inhale
I think I may just pass out
It's so breathtaking
So hurry and kiss me
My blood stream is crystalline
Inhale, exhale, pass out, wake up, repeat
Inhale, exhale, pass out, wake up, repeat
Inhale, exhale...
She said it's so breathtaking
So hurry and kiss me
My bloodstream is crystalline
Don't die wondering
Don't die wondering
In his bloodstream
Inhale, exhale, pass out, wake up, repeat
Inhale, exhale, pass out, wake up, repeat
Inhale, exhale..
She said it's so breathtaking
So hurry and kiss me
My bloodstream is crystalline
Don't die wondering
Don't die wondering
Don't die wondering
Don't die wondering
In his bloodstream
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Don't Die Wondering Lyrics as written by Matthew Devine Howard Stephen Beno
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it seems to be more about crystal meth...
Drug use for sure. Along with a fellow lover there to share it with
I think the original mean isabout drugs. Don't die wondering what the expirience is like. Don't think about it, just "Inhale, exhale, pass out, wake up, repeat".
But this can be applies to any experience, just sorta carpe diem.
I think this is saying how monotonous life is [Inhale, Exhale, Pass out...], basically just breathe sleep wake up, and how when something exciting comes along you should grab it [Carpe Diem], expressed as 'so hurry and kiss me', and this is reflected in the lyric, don't die wondering... what could have been.
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Oh, and btw, the music makes me think of "Eye" by The Smashing Pumpkins.