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.
We're at the climax now
It's no surprise this is where you back down
I've heard the stories,
This is where you come up short
It's not really a big deal, it's not really a big deal
You just threw it all away.
You've got your shades shut tight,
But you left the door wide open.
And you know it's everything you wanted
But you set yourself apart
No fingers need be pointed
You put yourself where you are
Did it fold? Did it fold?
For every action there's a consequence,
So just keep distant,
Cause it's time you sent this one out.
It is really a big deal, yes it is, a really big deal.
You just threw it all away.
You've got your shades shut tight,
But you left the door wide open.
And you know it's everything you wanted
But you set yourself apart
No fingers need be pointed
You put yourself where you are
Did it fold? Did it fold?
Did you get your lies straight?
Cause you've been hit with reality.
Where you could call the fate
The trust doesn't come with a guarantee.
Who you gonna call when there's no one left around?
Who you gonna call when there's no one left around?
It's everything you wanted,
But you set yourself apart.
No fingers need be pointed
You put yourself where you are
Did it fold? Did it fold?
Did it fold? Did it fold?
Just watch it unfold.
Did it fold? Did it fold?
Just watch it unfold
It's everything you wanted.
But you put yourself where you are
It's no surprise this is where you back down
I've heard the stories,
This is where you come up short
It's not really a big deal, it's not really a big deal
You just threw it all away.
You've got your shades shut tight,
But you left the door wide open.
And you know it's everything you wanted
But you set yourself apart
No fingers need be pointed
You put yourself where you are
Did it fold? Did it fold?
For every action there's a consequence,
So just keep distant,
Cause it's time you sent this one out.
It is really a big deal, yes it is, a really big deal.
You just threw it all away.
You've got your shades shut tight,
But you left the door wide open.
And you know it's everything you wanted
But you set yourself apart
No fingers need be pointed
You put yourself where you are
Did it fold? Did it fold?
Did you get your lies straight?
Cause you've been hit with reality.
Where you could call the fate
The trust doesn't come with a guarantee.
Who you gonna call when there's no one left around?
Who you gonna call when there's no one left around?
It's everything you wanted,
But you set yourself apart.
No fingers need be pointed
You put yourself where you are
Did it fold? Did it fold?
Did it fold? Did it fold?
Just watch it unfold.
Did it fold? Did it fold?
Just watch it unfold
It's everything you wanted.
But you put yourself where you are
Lyrics submitted by xoEmergencyTDM
The Fold Lyrics as written by Jonathan Luke Mcduffee Brandon Christopher Wootten
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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