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've never been the one to shout because I listen
I don't like to raise my voice
But maybe I should learn to lose my inhibitions
And let my feelings make some noise
'Cause you don't know what I'm going through
When silence is all I give to you
So hear me if you're out there
Take these words and try to understand
That I want you and I need you
To take the hand of a quiet man
I love the way you hear the words unspoken
It's like you read between the minds
You know before the silence has been broken
Well, at least most of the time
But I don't know what you're going through
It must be something I didn't say to you
So hear me if your out there
Take these words and try to understand
That I want you and I need you
To take the hand of a quiet man
Of a quiet man
So hear me if your out there
Take these words and try to understand
That I want you and I need you
To take the hand of a quiet man
Of a quiet man, of a quiet man
I don't like to raise my voice
But maybe I should learn to lose my inhibitions
And let my feelings make some noise
'Cause you don't know what I'm going through
When silence is all I give to you
So hear me if you're out there
Take these words and try to understand
That I want you and I need you
To take the hand of a quiet man
I love the way you hear the words unspoken
It's like you read between the minds
You know before the silence has been broken
Well, at least most of the time
But I don't know what you're going through
It must be something I didn't say to you
So hear me if your out there
Take these words and try to understand
That I want you and I need you
To take the hand of a quiet man
Of a quiet man
So hear me if your out there
Take these words and try to understand
That I want you and I need you
To take the hand of a quiet man
Of a quiet man, of a quiet man
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Between the Minds Lyrics as written by Jack Savoretti Richard James Barraclough
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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