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.
Caught in a cold sweat
Stuck splitting hairs and drinking too much
I'm on my way to striking out
Go to sleep with the pressure of everyone watching and waiting
They're yours for the taking, but I still have my doubts
(I still have my doubts)
Before you ask which way to go, remember where you've been
Stay awake, get a grip and get out
You're safe from the weight of the world
Just take a second to set things straight
I'll be fine even though I'm not always right
I can count on the sun to shine
Dedication takes a lifetime
But dreams only last for a night
Figure it out
Boy, you're tripping so pull yourself together
Or you'll wash up like the rest
This ship is sinking
I'm thinking I'm done for
I'll watch as the sails disappear under water
'Cause I'm no captain yet (I'm no captain yet)
I said, "Before you ask which way to go, remember where you've been"
Stay awake, get a grip and get out
You're safe from the weight of the world
Just take a second to set things straight
I'll be fine even though I'm not always right
I can count on the sun to shine
Dedication takes a lifetime
But dreams only last for a night
Believe you, me
I'll give them everything
I'd tell them anything
To show them everything
Believe you, me
I'll give them everything
I'd tell them anything
To show them everything
'Cause you ain't the only ones who want to live it up
You ain't the only ones
You ain't the only ones who want to live it up
You ain't the only ones
You ain't the only ones who want to live it up
You ain't the only ones
You ain't the only ones who want to live it up
You ain't the only ones
Stay awake (wake), get a grip and get out
You're safe (safe) from the weight of the world
Just take (take) a second to set things straight
I'll be fine (fine) even though I'm not always right (right)
I can count on the sun to shine (shine)
Dedication takes a lifetime
But dreams only last for a night
Stuck splitting hairs and drinking too much
I'm on my way to striking out
Go to sleep with the pressure of everyone watching and waiting
They're yours for the taking, but I still have my doubts
(I still have my doubts)
Before you ask which way to go, remember where you've been
Stay awake, get a grip and get out
You're safe from the weight of the world
Just take a second to set things straight
I'll be fine even though I'm not always right
I can count on the sun to shine
Dedication takes a lifetime
But dreams only last for a night
Figure it out
Boy, you're tripping so pull yourself together
Or you'll wash up like the rest
This ship is sinking
I'm thinking I'm done for
I'll watch as the sails disappear under water
'Cause I'm no captain yet (I'm no captain yet)
I said, "Before you ask which way to go, remember where you've been"
Stay awake, get a grip and get out
You're safe from the weight of the world
Just take a second to set things straight
I'll be fine even though I'm not always right
I can count on the sun to shine
Dedication takes a lifetime
But dreams only last for a night
Believe you, me
I'll give them everything
I'd tell them anything
To show them everything
Believe you, me
I'll give them everything
I'd tell them anything
To show them everything
'Cause you ain't the only ones who want to live it up
You ain't the only ones
You ain't the only ones who want to live it up
You ain't the only ones
You ain't the only ones who want to live it up
You ain't the only ones
You ain't the only ones who want to live it up
You ain't the only ones
Stay awake (wake), get a grip and get out
You're safe (safe) from the weight of the world
Just take (take) a second to set things straight
I'll be fine (fine) even though I'm not always right (right)
I can count on the sun to shine (shine)
Dedication takes a lifetime
But dreams only last for a night
Lyrics submitted by thoseguiltyeyes
Stay Awake (Dreams Only Last for a Night) Lyrics as written by Jack Bassam Barakat Alexander William Gaskarth
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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this songs kinda sorta REALLY amazing. :D and alex says its about peter pan.
the acoustic version of this song is AMAZING!!! the link is below. i'm totally in love with this band!<br /> playlist.com/searchbeta/tracks(dreams%20only%20last%20for%20a%20night)%20acoustic<br /> :D