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.
I feel the heat, the fire that burns
Deep in my soul, as this hell-ride returns
No one around to hear me cry out
Open my mouth, but I can't make a sound
I feel the weight of the world sometimes hanging on my head
Whoa
Look for the light at the end of this tunnel once again
I'm taking bout the right state of the right state of
The right state of your mind
Fear for the worst I can't catch my breath
My heart beats to the sound of unrest
Pulse racing high,my thoughts are so low
Reach out my hand, but there's no one to hold
We walk alone through this strange life
It can be so cold sometimes,
Whoa
Just close my eyes and remember
If you search you just might find
I'm talking bout the right state of
The right state of
The right state of your mind
I feel the weight of the world sometimes
Hanging on my head,whoa
Look for the light at the end of this tunnel one again
I'm talking bout the right state of the right state of
The right state of your mind
I'm talking bout the right state of the right state of
The right state of your mind
Deep in my soul, as this hell-ride returns
No one around to hear me cry out
Open my mouth, but I can't make a sound
I feel the weight of the world sometimes hanging on my head
Whoa
Look for the light at the end of this tunnel once again
I'm taking bout the right state of the right state of
The right state of your mind
Fear for the worst I can't catch my breath
My heart beats to the sound of unrest
Pulse racing high,my thoughts are so low
Reach out my hand, but there's no one to hold
We walk alone through this strange life
It can be so cold sometimes,
Whoa
Just close my eyes and remember
If you search you just might find
I'm talking bout the right state of
The right state of
The right state of your mind
I feel the weight of the world sometimes
Hanging on my head,whoa
Look for the light at the end of this tunnel one again
I'm talking bout the right state of the right state of
The right state of your mind
I'm talking bout the right state of the right state of
The right state of your mind
Lyrics submitted by punkpirate, edited by trevor1439695760
State of Mind Lyrics as written by James Douglas Vallance Bryan Adams
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave
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