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.
Incoherence; blessed upon a phrase (Track 3)
Is this the end for a fighter | To simply give up in the end | We all have to seek for our answers, so why won't you | If you only knew what I've been thru, if you only seen what I've seen, then the words from your mouth would stop its judgement | She had the grace of a butterfly, but she never really learned how to fly | The silence says it all | So take upon the greatest task of all time; to stay alive | It was the first time I watched the city fall asleep |
The lights will fade to the sound of the crickets performing our last song | It was the first time; the best time, where I actually found hope inside | So spare your hospitality | I am so blessed upon the phrase that you so honestly gave me, words that never could save me | But for now I'm feeling free | It was my pleasure to be your toy | But right before your eyes make believe that you'll see it crashing down, faster now | I must rise myself | We could have been so much greater, if you only gave it a chance | But I guess that you'll find what you’re searching far from here | Can you feel how you’re trapped in a corner | Can you here them closing in | The regrets | The sleepless nights | Well this will never be silence | But the sinners will pay | Exuberance with lust | Let your fingers slip | Exchange your body heat and let your breath moan for more | Oh so softly your hand press up the coating as you let the other one slide | Can you feel him inside you | Do you scream out for more | - Oh, the pleasure | Underneath velvet blankets and below the shooting stars, only you share this night and I hope to God it was worth it | A small-town romance like this never seemed so intense, but this night sure do fucking sparkle | I wasn’t supposed to know | How was I ever supposed to know | She whispers in comfort into his ear: "I love the way you make me forget, how this night can make the heart of a friend collapse!"
Is this the end for a fighter | To simply give up in the end | We all have to seek for our answers, so why won't you | If you only knew what I've been thru, if you only seen what I've seen, then the words from your mouth would stop its judgement | She had the grace of a butterfly, but she never really learned how to fly | The silence says it all | So take upon the greatest task of all time; to stay alive | It was the first time I watched the city fall asleep |
The lights will fade to the sound of the crickets performing our last song | It was the first time; the best time, where I actually found hope inside | So spare your hospitality | I am so blessed upon the phrase that you so honestly gave me, words that never could save me | But for now I'm feeling free | It was my pleasure to be your toy | But right before your eyes make believe that you'll see it crashing down, faster now | I must rise myself | We could have been so much greater, if you only gave it a chance | But I guess that you'll find what you’re searching far from here | Can you feel how you’re trapped in a corner | Can you here them closing in | The regrets | The sleepless nights | Well this will never be silence | But the sinners will pay | Exuberance with lust | Let your fingers slip | Exchange your body heat and let your breath moan for more | Oh so softly your hand press up the coating as you let the other one slide | Can you feel him inside you | Do you scream out for more | - Oh, the pleasure | Underneath velvet blankets and below the shooting stars, only you share this night and I hope to God it was worth it | A small-town romance like this never seemed so intense, but this night sure do fucking sparkle | I wasn’t supposed to know | How was I ever supposed to know | She whispers in comfort into his ear: "I love the way you make me forget, how this night can make the heart of a friend collapse!"
Lyrics submitted by VampedVixen
Add your thoughts
Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.
Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!
More Featured Meanings
Light Up The Sky
Van Halen
Van Halen
Standing On The Edge Of Summer
Thursday
Thursday
In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Bron-Y-Aur Stomp
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
This is about bronies. They communicate by stomping.
Cajun Girl
Little Feat
Little Feat
Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Amazing
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran tells a story of unsuccessfully trying to feel “Amazing.” This track is about the being weighed down by emotional stress despite valiant attempts to find some positivity in the situation. This track was written by Ed Sheeran from the perspective of his friend. From the track, we see this person fall deeper into the negative thoughts and slide further down the path of mental torment with every lyric.
Seriöst, varför skriver du texterna såhär? Så jävla jobbigt att läsa jämfört med om man bara hoppar ned en rad.
Men låten är grym :)
Seriöst, varför skriver du texterna såhär? Så jävla jobbigt att läsa jämfört med om man bara hoppar ned en rad.
Men låten är grym :)
Seriöst, varför skriver du texterna såhär? Så jävla jobbigt att läsa jämfört med om man bara hoppar ned en rad.
Men låten är grym :)
jamen hur fan hände det här då? :O