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.
Just woke up and thought I'd try
Try to step across the line
You know that I've been thinking 'bout it for a while
Yeah
Starting to think it's time I leave
Does me good to know I finally feel
Feel this pain, it's real, it's possible
(You say)
Can't change the winds you say
Won't matter anyway
Can't reach that far
'Cause it's impossible
Can't rise above this place
Won't change enough, so I pray
Breaking down the walls to the impossible
Walking by myself I know
This lonely road's becoming my new home
But I don't stop
I just keep moving on, and on
Ain't no need to dry my eyes
I haven't cried in quite some time
Everyday I fight it,
You know it's possible
(You say)
Can't change the winds you say
Won't matter anyway
Can't reach that far
'Cause it's impossible
Can't rise above this place
Won't change enough, so I pray
Breaking down the walls to the impossible
Someone tell me
Why it's so hard taking chances
You draw the line and think
That I won't ask for more
Yeah
I will stumble and I make my own mistakes
Yeah
But I won't worry about it anymore
It's impossible
Can't change the winds you say
Won't matter anyway
Can't reach that far
'Cause it's impossible
Can't rise above this place
Won't change enough, so I pray
Breaking down the walls to the impossible
It's impossible to you
Not impossible to me
Not impossible for me
Can't rise above this place
Won't change enough so I pray
Breaking down the wall to the impossible
Just woke up and thought I'd try
Try to step across the line
Try to step across the line
You know that I've been thinking 'bout it for a while
Yeah
Starting to think it's time I leave
Does me good to know I finally feel
Feel this pain, it's real, it's possible
(You say)
Can't change the winds you say
Won't matter anyway
Can't reach that far
'Cause it's impossible
Can't rise above this place
Won't change enough, so I pray
Breaking down the walls to the impossible
Walking by myself I know
This lonely road's becoming my new home
But I don't stop
I just keep moving on, and on
Ain't no need to dry my eyes
I haven't cried in quite some time
Everyday I fight it,
You know it's possible
(You say)
Can't change the winds you say
Won't matter anyway
Can't reach that far
'Cause it's impossible
Can't rise above this place
Won't change enough, so I pray
Breaking down the walls to the impossible
Someone tell me
Why it's so hard taking chances
You draw the line and think
That I won't ask for more
Yeah
I will stumble and I make my own mistakes
Yeah
But I won't worry about it anymore
It's impossible
Can't change the winds you say
Won't matter anyway
Can't reach that far
'Cause it's impossible
Can't rise above this place
Won't change enough, so I pray
Breaking down the walls to the impossible
It's impossible to you
Not impossible to me
Not impossible for me
Can't rise above this place
Won't change enough so I pray
Breaking down the wall to the impossible
Just woke up and thought I'd try
Try to step across the line
Lyrics submitted by dontwasteyoursong
Impossible Lyrics as written by Ryan B Tedder Kelly Brianne Clarkson
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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In my opinion, I think this is just a declaration of switching up the rules of impossible; rising above every situation, every obstacle in life, and not regretting it. My favorite lines are:
"Can someone tell me why it's so hard taking chances? You draw the line and think that I won't ask for more I will stumble and I'll make my own mistakes, yeah But I won't worry about it anymore It's impossible"
It's an open letter to anyone struggling with alcoholism. It's sober part 2 pretty much. She is talking to anyone who is struggling with addiction like she has. As someone who is in the throes of addiction I can hear her voice talking about what goes through my head everyday. You think it's impossible when everyone around you indulges in drinks but for myself i'm not able to enjoy. Getting drunk is an end in and of it's self. Some people never recover that's why it's 'impossible'. Half drunk. She's praying for me cause 'can't change my mind'..... Love it.
It's an open letter to anyone struggling with alcoholism. It's sober part 2 pretty much. She is talking to anyone who is struggling with addiction like she has. As someone who is in the throes of addiction I can hear her voice talking about what goes through my head everyday. You think it's impossible when everyone around you indulges in drinks but for myself i'm not able to enjoy. Getting drunk is an end in and of it's self. Some people never recover that's why it's 'impossible'. Half drunk. She's praying for me cause 'can't change my mind'..... Love it.
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It's an open letter to anyone struggling with alcoholism. It's sober part 2 pretty much. She is talking to anyone who is struggling with addiction like she has. As someone who is in the throes of addiction I can hear her voice talking about what goes through my head everyday. You think it's impossible when everyone around you indulges in drinks but for myself i'm not able to enjoy. Getting drunk is an end in and of it's self. Some people never recover that's why it's 'impossible'. Half drunk. She's praying for me cause 'can't change my mind'..... Love it.
It's an open letter to anyone struggling with alcoholism. It's sober part 2 pretty much. She is talking to anyone who is struggling with addiction like she has. As someone who is in the throes of addiction I can hear her voice talking about what goes through my head everyday. You think it's impossible when everyone around you indulges in drinks but for myself i'm not able to enjoy. Getting drunk is an end in and of it's self. Some people never recover that's why it's 'impossible'. Half drunk. She's praying for me cause 'can't change my mind'..... Love it.
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