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.
For me and you…
Dreams won’t come true…
I’d never hurt you so
Oh, my sweetheart!
But all the rivers flow
And we know here the story ends!
Tears from the sky
One last goodbye…
No more lies to be said,
Autumn’s crying…
No treasures to regret
‘cause I’m leaving your world behind…
Waiting for another day
Still I’m craving for relief
Burning all the trails away
Drowning deep into my grief
Never felt so cold before
Never had a chance to live
As our fire is no more
Turn the page leave me all alone
Raze the shame as our dream has gone
All your gifts are too much for me
(your breath makes me feel alive)
Look I’m falling…let it be…
Waiting for another day
Still I’m craving for relief
Burning all the trails away
Drowning deep into my grief
Never felt so cold before
Never had a chance to live
As our fire is no more
Dreams won’t come true…
I’d never hurt you so
Oh, my sweetheart!
But all the rivers flow
And we know here the story ends!
Tears from the sky
One last goodbye…
No more lies to be said,
Autumn’s crying…
No treasures to regret
‘cause I’m leaving your world behind…
Waiting for another day
Still I’m craving for relief
Burning all the trails away
Drowning deep into my grief
Never felt so cold before
Never had a chance to live
As our fire is no more
Turn the page leave me all alone
Raze the shame as our dream has gone
All your gifts are too much for me
(your breath makes me feel alive)
Look I’m falling…let it be…
Waiting for another day
Still I’m craving for relief
Burning all the trails away
Drowning deep into my grief
Never felt so cold before
Never had a chance to live
As our fire is no more
Lyrics submitted by Cerdtsa
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