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.
Anything we should know about your change?
What did you mean "There's too many angels here?"
Is it the sweet ones that keep you here?
Or did you mean that everyone you love
Is already gone too early?
Whatever you mean, that came to mind
And realized that its all fake
But I love to dream and to feel everything
Come up, come up
It's so hard to love when you know how it goes
Come up, come up
Waves of pleasure, waves of control
And the waves run their course
Turn into foam
They start with a roar and then its back home
Come up
It's at the shows, I feel so alive
And otherwise, there's a craving so bright
Well my friend, you've not many words
It's just as well 'cause what are they for?
You see through me and make me quiet
You know all the words, so why should I hide it?
When love starts up, you can't escape
You run and you hide, duck under the waves
Come up, come up
When you do, what's there to greet you?
Come up, come up
Water and sand and fish all around you
Come up
What did you mean "There's too many angels here?"
Is it the sweet ones that keep you here?
Or did you mean that everyone you love
Is already gone too early?
Whatever you mean, that came to mind
And realized that its all fake
But I love to dream and to feel everything
Come up, come up
It's so hard to love when you know how it goes
Come up, come up
Waves of pleasure, waves of control
And the waves run their course
Turn into foam
They start with a roar and then its back home
Come up
It's at the shows, I feel so alive
And otherwise, there's a craving so bright
Well my friend, you've not many words
It's just as well 'cause what are they for?
You see through me and make me quiet
You know all the words, so why should I hide it?
When love starts up, you can't escape
You run and you hide, duck under the waves
Come up, come up
When you do, what's there to greet you?
Come up, come up
Water and sand and fish all around you
Come up
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