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.
Can you see yourself right now?
Another pawn in this game
Another lie to sell you
Another Kiss to kill you
Oh The Sorrow Starts
Another Heartbreak baby, (Faster)
Your so Gone
There Could be Casualties
Hear the Sirens
Sound the End
The End of you
Now your Right
Right where he wants
You
Now,
See the blood flow
From your veins x2
Anywhere you go
would be better than here
Your so blind
Its all x2
Goin up in flames
When life takes a turn for worse
Oh, Giving up's so easy
Are you giving up?
Your Heartbreaks, (Now)
Now you see things move so fast
Im Alright
I'll Leave you with this kiss
As you blame yourself tonight for all of this
Oh
Final days on and on
Are you ready?
For this Night to End
Forgive me
For tonight x2
I'am Yours
Now and ever
Another pawn in this game
Another lie to sell you
Another Kiss to kill you
Oh The Sorrow Starts
Another Heartbreak baby, (Faster)
Your so Gone
There Could be Casualties
Hear the Sirens
Sound the End
The End of you
Now your Right
Right where he wants
You
Now,
See the blood flow
From your veins x2
Anywhere you go
would be better than here
Your so blind
Its all x2
Goin up in flames
When life takes a turn for worse
Oh, Giving up's so easy
Are you giving up?
Your Heartbreaks, (Now)
Now you see things move so fast
Im Alright
I'll Leave you with this kiss
As you blame yourself tonight for all of this
Oh
Final days on and on
Are you ready?
For this Night to End
Forgive me
For tonight x2
I'am Yours
Now and ever
Lyrics submitted by willgeez
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