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.
Did I sit alone and ask about my future?
When you replied I just turned away
I've been searching through my books to try and find some truth
Perhaps disguised as a mysterious way
And if I made a promise Could I stay by your side?
Would you guarantee my safety
And say that I'd be all right?
But if Judgment Day started tonight at least I'd know I was right
And I'd be laughing at the end of the world
Take my hand tonight I'll think we'll be alright, girl
And I can see it on the TV, there's an air attack
People of the mountains screaming I'll be back
And I'm banging on your door so come on and let me in
Need a place to hide, I need a place to hide before the storm begins
If I told you all the times when I'd done wrong
Could you bathe my soul and wash it all away?
I can't forgive the things that I can still remember
So I think my friendly sins are here to stay
And I could make a promise with a tear in my eye
And all the hope in my heart
But all the doubt in my mind
And if Judgment Day started tonight at least I'd know I was right
And I'd be laughing at the end of the world
Take my hand tonight I think we'll be alright, girl
And I can see it on the TV, there's an air attack
People on the mountains screaming I'll be back
And I'm banging on your door so come on and let me in
Need a place to hide, I need a place to hide before the storm begins
Before the storm begins, before the storm begins
Before the storm begins
I need a place to hide before the storm begins
When you replied I just turned away
I've been searching through my books to try and find some truth
Perhaps disguised as a mysterious way
And if I made a promise Could I stay by your side?
Would you guarantee my safety
And say that I'd be all right?
But if Judgment Day started tonight at least I'd know I was right
And I'd be laughing at the end of the world
Take my hand tonight I'll think we'll be alright, girl
And I can see it on the TV, there's an air attack
People of the mountains screaming I'll be back
And I'm banging on your door so come on and let me in
Need a place to hide, I need a place to hide before the storm begins
If I told you all the times when I'd done wrong
Could you bathe my soul and wash it all away?
I can't forgive the things that I can still remember
So I think my friendly sins are here to stay
And I could make a promise with a tear in my eye
And all the hope in my heart
But all the doubt in my mind
And if Judgment Day started tonight at least I'd know I was right
And I'd be laughing at the end of the world
Take my hand tonight I think we'll be alright, girl
And I can see it on the TV, there's an air attack
People on the mountains screaming I'll be back
And I'm banging on your door so come on and let me in
Need a place to hide, I need a place to hide before the storm begins
Before the storm begins, before the storm begins
Before the storm begins
I need a place to hide before the storm begins
Lyrics submitted by TheSpringbok
A Place to Hide Lyrics as written by Harry Mcveigh Charles Cave
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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