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.
Holy light visionary sight there's been a
Change in plans
Going away no I cannot stay I hope
You'll understand
I won't be home tonight I'll just slip out
Of sight
Lay down my visionary eyes dancing on
My cast away dreams
Keep yourself out of sight farewell to the
Wishes that died
Look for me in the morning light dancing
On my cast away dreams
Magic one all our dreams are done I
Have no faith today
Sun will rise in your newborn eyes just
Let me slip away
I won't be home tonight I'll just slip out
Of sight
Lay down my visionary eyes dancing on
My cast away dreams
Keep yourself out of sight farewell to the
Wishes that died
Look for me in the morning light dancing
On my cast away dreams
It would do no good to drown in the sea
Where no one remembers their name
And nothing but nothing is free
Hearts will break with choices we must
Make so sleep and dream of me
I won't be home tonight I'll just slip out
Of sight
Lay down my visionary eyes dancing on
My cast away dreams
Keep yourself out of sight farewell to the
Wishes that died
Look for me in the morning light dancing
On my cast away dreams
Look for me in the morning light dancing
On my cast away dreams
Change in plans
Going away no I cannot stay I hope
You'll understand
I won't be home tonight I'll just slip out
Of sight
Lay down my visionary eyes dancing on
My cast away dreams
Keep yourself out of sight farewell to the
Wishes that died
Look for me in the morning light dancing
On my cast away dreams
Magic one all our dreams are done I
Have no faith today
Sun will rise in your newborn eyes just
Let me slip away
I won't be home tonight I'll just slip out
Of sight
Lay down my visionary eyes dancing on
My cast away dreams
Keep yourself out of sight farewell to the
Wishes that died
Look for me in the morning light dancing
On my cast away dreams
It would do no good to drown in the sea
Where no one remembers their name
And nothing but nothing is free
Hearts will break with choices we must
Make so sleep and dream of me
I won't be home tonight I'll just slip out
Of sight
Lay down my visionary eyes dancing on
My cast away dreams
Keep yourself out of sight farewell to the
Wishes that died
Look for me in the morning light dancing
On my cast away dreams
Look for me in the morning light dancing
On my cast away dreams
Lyrics submitted by drummerboy8044
Cast Away Dreams Lyrics as written by Lindsey Buckingham
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Hipgnosis Songs Group
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