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.
Don't the clocks turn back this evening?
Another hour for you to try and forget, to try and correct
your mistakes.
and yes I know I'm wrong
but there's two sides to every story,
baby we are not the same
and we will never feel the same.
And oh oh oh am I in trouble?
Darling I apologize,
I need you more than anything,
please come back with me tonight
oh oh oh I am in trouble
Darling i apologize,
I miss you more than anything,
Please don't ever leave my side.
These gentle twists, these gentle turns
we're getting awfully close,
I have my suspicions that something's wrong,
You know I should of stayed and talked,
But oh I grabbed my shoes
and i left the room singing oh oh oh what can I do?
Baby there is no need to hide.
Darling there is no need to fight.
Another hour for you to try and forget, to try and correct
your mistakes.
and yes I know I'm wrong
but there's two sides to every story,
baby we are not the same
and we will never feel the same.
And oh oh oh am I in trouble?
Darling I apologize,
I need you more than anything,
please come back with me tonight
oh oh oh I am in trouble
Darling i apologize,
I miss you more than anything,
Please don't ever leave my side.
These gentle twists, these gentle turns
we're getting awfully close,
I have my suspicions that something's wrong,
You know I should of stayed and talked,
But oh I grabbed my shoes
and i left the room singing oh oh oh what can I do?
Baby there is no need to hide.
Darling there is no need to fight.
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Pink Squares Lyrics as written by Todd Marriott William Frederick Bowerman
Lyrics © CONEXION MEDIA GROUP, INC., Royalty Network
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