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.
Though you've played at love and lost
And sorrow's turned your heart to frost
I will melt your heart again
Remember the feeling as a child
When you woke up and morning smiled
It's time you felt like you did then
There's just no percentage in remembering the past
It's time you learned to live again at last
Come with me
Leave yesterday behind
And take a giant step
Outside your mind
You stare at me in disbelief
You say for you there's no relief
But I swear I'll prove you wrong
Don't stay here in your lonely room
Just staring back at silent gloom
That's not where you belong
Come with me
I'll take you where the taste of life is green
And every day holds wonders to be seen
Come with me (come)
Leave yesterday behind (with me)
And take a giant step (and take a giant step)
Outside your mind
Come with me
I'll take you where the taste of life is green
And every day holds wonders to be seen
Come with me (come)
Leave yesterday behind (with me)
And take a giant step (and take a giant step)
Outside your mind
And sorrow's turned your heart to frost
I will melt your heart again
Remember the feeling as a child
When you woke up and morning smiled
It's time you felt like you did then
There's just no percentage in remembering the past
It's time you learned to live again at last
Come with me
Leave yesterday behind
And take a giant step
Outside your mind
You stare at me in disbelief
You say for you there's no relief
But I swear I'll prove you wrong
Don't stay here in your lonely room
Just staring back at silent gloom
That's not where you belong
Come with me
I'll take you where the taste of life is green
And every day holds wonders to be seen
Come with me (come)
Leave yesterday behind (with me)
And take a giant step (and take a giant step)
Outside your mind
Come with me
I'll take you where the taste of life is green
And every day holds wonders to be seen
Come with me (come)
Leave yesterday behind (with me)
And take a giant step (and take a giant step)
Outside your mind
Lyrics submitted by Madcappunk
Take a Giant Step Lyrics as written by Gerry Goffin Carole King
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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