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.
There's more to this than meets the eye.
You were the back seat driver, everyone knows that, around here.
And we have fallen, and we're reprised,
So many times I know, but you were in my life.
I still reside where you remain, (no I cannot)
I've made the same mistakes again, (yet fall behind)
I won't escape missed misery, (cause you're with my heart)
The death inside of you and me. (in one last dance)
I still remember everything you said, (no I cannot)
And I'm still listening, (yet fall behind)
And if you want, or need to know; (cause you're with my heart)
You'll always be my heart and soul.
In parallel worlds we align.
I hope you're not alone, I hope you're doing fine, and happy.
And if all I have to learn, is how to be sure I'll let go,
You can be my guide.
I still reside where you remain, (no I cannot)
I've made the same mistakes again, (yet fall behind)
I won't escape missed misery, (cause you're with my heart)
The death inside of you and me. (in one last dance)
I still remember everything you said, (no I cannot)
And I'm still listening, (yet fall behind)
And if you want, or need to know; (cause you're with my heart)
You'll always be my heart and soul.
I still reside where you remain, (no I cannot)
I've made the same mistakes again, (yet fall behind)
I won't escape missed misery, (cause you're with my heart)
The death inside of you and me. (in one last dance)
I still remember everything you said, (no I cannot)
And I'm still listening, (yet fall behind)
And if you want, or need to know; (cause you're with my heart)
You'll always be my heart and soul.
You were the back seat driver, everyone knows that, around here.
And we have fallen, and we're reprised,
So many times I know, but you were in my life.
I still reside where you remain, (no I cannot)
I've made the same mistakes again, (yet fall behind)
I won't escape missed misery, (cause you're with my heart)
The death inside of you and me. (in one last dance)
I still remember everything you said, (no I cannot)
And I'm still listening, (yet fall behind)
And if you want, or need to know; (cause you're with my heart)
You'll always be my heart and soul.
In parallel worlds we align.
I hope you're not alone, I hope you're doing fine, and happy.
And if all I have to learn, is how to be sure I'll let go,
You can be my guide.
I still reside where you remain, (no I cannot)
I've made the same mistakes again, (yet fall behind)
I won't escape missed misery, (cause you're with my heart)
The death inside of you and me. (in one last dance)
I still remember everything you said, (no I cannot)
And I'm still listening, (yet fall behind)
And if you want, or need to know; (cause you're with my heart)
You'll always be my heart and soul.
I still reside where you remain, (no I cannot)
I've made the same mistakes again, (yet fall behind)
I won't escape missed misery, (cause you're with my heart)
The death inside of you and me. (in one last dance)
I still remember everything you said, (no I cannot)
And I'm still listening, (yet fall behind)
And if you want, or need to know; (cause you're with my heart)
You'll always be my heart and soul.
Lyrics submitted by Msimina
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