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.
Woow!
Free falling into into a space so far
Only you and I will go
No reason it's just who we are
I guess that time has shown
Things were getting tough
Thought we'd had enough
But we still kept on strong
and know we've grown apart
but not like at the start
The problem there was
more and more each day
Now it's time to run away from you
Heey That's why I say..
[Chorus]
Gotta Go
Gotta Go
Gotta Find a way
Shouldn't do whats wrong
But do it anyway
Gotta Go
Gotta Go
Sorry I can't stay...
Free falling into a sky so deep
How perfect it does seem
Taking away what is meant keep
Save it for another day away
All my dreams they seem so real to me
Heeey thats why I say..
[Repeat Chorus]
And the world that surrounds you..
Says its true!
Can't Comprehend why
The reason to life
It seems so small
Nothing at all
Not wanting to pretend
Just keep it on (On and on and on)
[Repeat Chorus x2]
Free falling into into a space so far
Only you and I will go
No reason it's just who we are
I guess that time has shown
Things were getting tough
Thought we'd had enough
But we still kept on strong
and know we've grown apart
but not like at the start
The problem there was
more and more each day
Now it's time to run away from you
Heey That's why I say..
[Chorus]
Gotta Go
Gotta Go
Gotta Find a way
Shouldn't do whats wrong
But do it anyway
Gotta Go
Gotta Go
Sorry I can't stay...
Free falling into a sky so deep
How perfect it does seem
Taking away what is meant keep
Save it for another day away
All my dreams they seem so real to me
Heeey thats why I say..
[Repeat Chorus]
And the world that surrounds you..
Says its true!
Can't Comprehend why
The reason to life
It seems so small
Nothing at all
Not wanting to pretend
Just keep it on (On and on and on)
[Repeat Chorus x2]
Lyrics submitted by Izzeh331
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