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.
Why are you taking so long
You know the weather's already changed and
No need in talking too much
About the situation that happened
And I know it's implicitly said when I say
I don't want to argue no not today
And I tell you there is nothing left to say
Let me be free and fly away
Sometimes I wish I could fly
Spread my wings and sore away
And I'd never return back to this
Crazy love life that always push
Me away
You know I love you so much
But there's no need for me to keep waiting
No longer can you be trusted
I finally gave up on this love matter
And I really hate to leave but in this case
You broke my heart and now I feel disgrace
And I know somebody else is taking my place
Unfortunately I know I can't stay
I'm telling you this time I won't sit by no more baby
Tell me what makes you do the things you do that
Makes me want to be free and all those times you lied
About the simple things, baby, I need my space to fly away, away
You know the weather's already changed and
No need in talking too much
About the situation that happened
And I know it's implicitly said when I say
I don't want to argue no not today
And I tell you there is nothing left to say
Let me be free and fly away
Sometimes I wish I could fly
Spread my wings and sore away
And I'd never return back to this
Crazy love life that always push
Me away
You know I love you so much
But there's no need for me to keep waiting
No longer can you be trusted
I finally gave up on this love matter
And I really hate to leave but in this case
You broke my heart and now I feel disgrace
And I know somebody else is taking my place
Unfortunately I know I can't stay
I'm telling you this time I won't sit by no more baby
Tell me what makes you do the things you do that
Makes me want to be free and all those times you lied
About the simple things, baby, I need my space to fly away, away
Lyrics submitted by Manderzterz
Spread My Wings Lyrics as written by Rico Lumpkins Gary White
Lyrics © BUTTER JINX MUSIC, INC.
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