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.
Woman, I feel I feel a million miles away
Ocean I've been praying, I've been praying all the way
Woman, I've seen I've seen visions passing away
Ocean I've been trying, I've been trying all the way
Oh, the feeling ain't that strong
And all this fear from carriers along
Oh, low man
How can I be wrong, if the decision's already made
Woman I feel I feel a million miles away
Woman I've been trying, I've been trying all day
How can I be wrong, Oh I feel a million miles away
Oh how feeling ain't that strong
And all this fear from carriers along
Oh, low man
Oh, low man
When this feeling ain't that strong
All this fear from carriers along
Oh, low man
Ocean I've been praying, I've been praying all the way
Woman, I've seen I've seen visions passing away
Ocean I've been trying, I've been trying all the way
Oh, the feeling ain't that strong
And all this fear from carriers along
Oh, low man
How can I be wrong, if the decision's already made
Woman I feel I feel a million miles away
Woman I've been trying, I've been trying all day
How can I be wrong, Oh I feel a million miles away
Oh how feeling ain't that strong
And all this fear from carriers along
Oh, low man
Oh, low man
When this feeling ain't that strong
All this fear from carriers along
Oh, low man
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