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.
So this life is not what I
imagined it would be
My hopes, my dreams consume, it seems
my youth for something better
I blink my eye and time flies by
and days are gone forever
It all comes down to little things
that sparkle colours bright
It all comes down to pleasures found
that fill my dreams at night
Warmth is in the sunshine
a smile from a stranger
the gentle drizzle of Scottish rain
kisses from a lover
colours of the clouds
laughter with a friend
dreams mingle with rainbows
harmony in solitude
Gather your gold each day
imagined it would be
My hopes, my dreams consume, it seems
my youth for something better
I blink my eye and time flies by
and days are gone forever
It all comes down to little things
that sparkle colours bright
It all comes down to pleasures found
that fill my dreams at night
Warmth is in the sunshine
a smile from a stranger
the gentle drizzle of Scottish rain
kisses from a lover
colours of the clouds
laughter with a friend
dreams mingle with rainbows
harmony in solitude
Gather your gold each day
Lyrics submitted by inka
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