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 spent the night at St. Joseph's
Shaking and shivering in fever
Nurses and criminals before us
I will stay here with you, my love
We sat at Lake Junaluska
Cried over where we would wed
If it's this place or any other
It's not where I am it's who I'm with
News came of a child
Born unto a world
Of people demented and wild
I will be here for you, my love
What was our reason for fighting?
Selfish and centered at best
I give up on trying
To understand why we were blessed
We'll spend the night at St. Joseph's.
Shaking and shivering in fever
Nurses and criminals before us
I will stay here with you, my love
We sat at Lake Junaluska
Cried over where we would wed
If it's this place or any other
It's not where I am it's who I'm with
News came of a child
Born unto a world
Of people demented and wild
I will be here for you, my love
What was our reason for fighting?
Selfish and centered at best
I give up on trying
To understand why we were blessed
We'll spend the night at St. Joseph's.
Lyrics submitted by Thrilliam, edited by Mellow_Harsher, mntecky
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