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.
Remember those lights, shining bright, from the sky you could see them, they're lining the rooftops tonight
I could be your stone, I hope to make this feel like home
Winter's wind, fingers numb, oh the joy of your love
Does it feel quite the same, or is this song too late?
I cleared my head this past week, now I'm clenching my teeth and I can't breathe
Say your words weren't wasted on last week
So give me your attention, 'cause at this rate I won't make it
'cause the arctic is set on my sheets and the glacier she brings is enough to freeze the fire I keep
Three months ago I was much stronger, and this song was a disguise
Now holding back can only show you September days are golden
Like the ray makes the white snow shine
And the sun, when it rises, it's all mine
And this time I won't stray my eyes from this road or from you
I'm afraid to spend this night alone, but I know it's true
And this plane will bring me home to you
Sunshine, I'm waiting, the season won't stop greeting
And I'm here, but I'm sleeping, will you please let me know?
Hello, hello, are you there I ask as I call from a dingy on payphone with frost on the glass
I've called to say that I love you
When I fly away from here will you please call me?
If I promise to come back can we have what we had?
Before, I was younger, but your eyes and your arms made me stronger
And this time I won't stray my eyes from this road or from you
I'm afraid to spend this night along, but I know it's true
And this plane will bring me home to you
All I'm looking out on these wings, so answer me please…
Will you still love me when you're all alone at night, when your friends aren't there to keep me off your mind? This new year will bring hope and love.
I could be your stone, I hope to make this feel like home
Winter's wind, fingers numb, oh the joy of your love
Does it feel quite the same, or is this song too late?
I cleared my head this past week, now I'm clenching my teeth and I can't breathe
Say your words weren't wasted on last week
So give me your attention, 'cause at this rate I won't make it
'cause the arctic is set on my sheets and the glacier she brings is enough to freeze the fire I keep
Three months ago I was much stronger, and this song was a disguise
Now holding back can only show you September days are golden
Like the ray makes the white snow shine
And the sun, when it rises, it's all mine
And this time I won't stray my eyes from this road or from you
I'm afraid to spend this night alone, but I know it's true
And this plane will bring me home to you
Sunshine, I'm waiting, the season won't stop greeting
And I'm here, but I'm sleeping, will you please let me know?
Hello, hello, are you there I ask as I call from a dingy on payphone with frost on the glass
I've called to say that I love you
When I fly away from here will you please call me?
If I promise to come back can we have what we had?
Before, I was younger, but your eyes and your arms made me stronger
And this time I won't stray my eyes from this road or from you
I'm afraid to spend this night along, but I know it's true
And this plane will bring me home to you
All I'm looking out on these wings, so answer me please…
Will you still love me when you're all alone at night, when your friends aren't there to keep me off your mind? This new year will bring hope and love.
Lyrics submitted by ambivalent
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