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.
when Jody smiles the room lights up with fine white stardust
and limelight seems to beam out of her eyes
she doesn't seem to notice but she doesn't need to
she's had her share of compliments and lies
(she says) come turn off your radio and let's go dancing
we're far too young to sit at home all night
what's the use of sleeping when we're in this city
that tries to stay awake with all its might
'cause life just feels so breezy
so comfortable and easy
this sad and sullen winter night seems tropical and bright
like champagne coloured drops of neon light
these streets are paved with melodies and treasured pleasures
let's make the snowflakes melt before they fall
no agonizing painful hardships left to conquer
no traumatizing childhood to recall
come turn off your radio and let's go dancing
there's far too much to see to stay inside
what's the use in sleeping when the world could crumble
so just sit back and please enjoy your ride
'cause life just feels so breezy
so comfortable and easy
this sad and sullen winter night seems tropical and bright
like champagne coloured drops of neon light
'cause life just feels so breezy
so comfortable and easy
this sad and sullen winter night seems tropical and bright
like champagne coloured drops of neon light
'cause life just feels so breezy
so comfortable and easy
this sad and sullen winter night seems tropical and bright
like champagne coloured drops of neon light
when Jody smiles the room lights up with fine white stardust
and limelight seems to beam out of her eyes
she doesn't seem to notice but she doesn't need to
she's had her share of compliments and lies
(she says) come turn off your radio and let's go dancing
we're far too young to sit at home all night
what's the use of sleeping when we're in this city
that tries to stay awake with all its might
'cause life just feels so breezy
so comfortable and easy
this sad and sullen winter night seems tropical and bright
like champagne coloured drops of neon light
these streets are paved with melodies and treasured pleasures
let's make the snowflakes melt before they fall
no agonizing painful hardships left to conquer
no traumatizing childhood to recall
come turn off your radio and let's go dancing
there's far too much to see to stay inside
what's the use in sleeping when the world could crumble
so just sit back and please enjoy your ride
'cause life just feels so breezy
so comfortable and easy
this sad and sullen winter night seems tropical and bright
like champagne coloured drops of neon light
'cause life just feels so breezy
so comfortable and easy
this sad and sullen winter night seems tropical and bright
like champagne coloured drops of neon light
'cause life just feels so breezy
so comfortable and easy
this sad and sullen winter night seems tropical and bright
like champagne coloured drops of neon light
when Jody smiles the room lights up with fine white stardust
Lyrics submitted by VampedVixen
Breezy Lyrics as written by Wouter Hamel Tim Van Berkestijn
Lyrics © Unison Rights S.L., Fintage House Publishing
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