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.
It's written on our palms, and
It's written on our hearts
It's written in our songs, and
It's written in the stars
Sometimes all we can do
Is stand up tall
When they're standing in line
Just to watch us fall
[Chorus]
Whoa
We can't forget, these are the days
Whoa, don't be afraid
We can't forget, these are the days
Well, we got each other, and that's all we need
From here on out it's just you and me
Two hometown hearts up against the world
That don't stand a chance against this boy and girl
We faced 'em down, fought bigger fights
And I know, babe, we're gonna be alright
[Chorus]
Well, it feels like we're living from pay check to check
And we wake up wondering what might happen next
Yeah, sometimes it feels like we won't make it through
But the hard times pass
Like the good ones do
Baby, wrap your fingers and
Hold on tight
I'll be right here beside you tonight
Baby, climb up here
Watch the city glow
Let's make a wish on the fireworks below
We're making moments that we won't forget
And feeling ones that haven't happened yet
[Chorus]
Whoa
Don't be afraid
We can't forget these are the days
It's written on our hearts
It's written in our songs, and
It's written in the stars
Sometimes all we can do
Is stand up tall
When they're standing in line
Just to watch us fall
[Chorus]
Whoa
We can't forget, these are the days
Whoa, don't be afraid
We can't forget, these are the days
Well, we got each other, and that's all we need
From here on out it's just you and me
Two hometown hearts up against the world
That don't stand a chance against this boy and girl
We faced 'em down, fought bigger fights
And I know, babe, we're gonna be alright
[Chorus]
Well, it feels like we're living from pay check to check
And we wake up wondering what might happen next
Yeah, sometimes it feels like we won't make it through
But the hard times pass
Like the good ones do
Baby, wrap your fingers and
Hold on tight
I'll be right here beside you tonight
Baby, climb up here
Watch the city glow
Let's make a wish on the fireworks below
We're making moments that we won't forget
And feeling ones that haven't happened yet
[Chorus]
Whoa
Don't be afraid
We can't forget these are the days
Lyrics submitted by Good OL MC
These Are the Days Lyrics as written by Jennifer Nettles Lisa Carver
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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