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.
Simple things are waiting
For the one who wants it so
You bet your bottom dollar
It'll cost less than you know
Blue hearts blue tears
Blue 'n' bruised 'n' sore
Blue skies waiting
On the other shore
A simple life's no mystery
Confusion lies without
Get washed in the water
Feel your light pour out
Do I know how
How will I know
Cast the ropes that bind you
Get in that boat and row
Forsake not what's around you
For simple is close at hand
You might get tossed on water
But keep your heart peeled for land
Blue hearts blue tears
Blue 'n' bruised 'n' sore
Blue skies and blossoms
On the other shore
For the one who wants it so
You bet your bottom dollar
It'll cost less than you know
Blue hearts blue tears
Blue 'n' bruised 'n' sore
Blue skies waiting
On the other shore
A simple life's no mystery
Confusion lies without
Get washed in the water
Feel your light pour out
Do I know how
How will I know
Cast the ropes that bind you
Get in that boat and row
Forsake not what's around you
For simple is close at hand
You might get tossed on water
But keep your heart peeled for land
Blue hearts blue tears
Blue 'n' bruised 'n' sore
Blue skies and blossoms
On the other shore
Lyrics submitted by 5280rhymes
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