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.
You've got the stars and I've got the skyline,
in a pattern of windows calling it a night.
I wonder how many dark rooms are filled up with lovers
who've made much better decisions than I.
Lately I've been sleeping alone and turning off my phone
like tommorow's a new day.
I believe that if Baltimore's got so much charm,
maybe I'll dream of something clever to say.
I can't forget the way that your hair fell gracefully in your face
In mid-July your eyes are begging me to taste your lips on mine
and I'm a sucker for a good time
But you're not falling for my best lines
I can't replace you in my life
You've got a smile on, I've got the countdown
The top five reasons for setting the record straight
I wonder how many late nights you've spent between bedsheets
while I obsess over love we made
I've been driving alone and looking out at the world in a sea of headlights
Still, when I look in the rearview,
I just want to be near you
I just want your feet on my windshield tonight
The bar scene is based on believing you can fall in love within an hour of meeting,
and fall out with a headache in the morning.
And I feel that chase has lost the thrill,
but the looks you're giving me could kill
so I take that as a hint to keep my mouth shut.
So strike up the band and get on the floor to dance around the fact that I feel like I don't know you anymore.
in a pattern of windows calling it a night.
I wonder how many dark rooms are filled up with lovers
who've made much better decisions than I.
Lately I've been sleeping alone and turning off my phone
like tommorow's a new day.
I believe that if Baltimore's got so much charm,
maybe I'll dream of something clever to say.
I can't forget the way that your hair fell gracefully in your face
In mid-July your eyes are begging me to taste your lips on mine
and I'm a sucker for a good time
But you're not falling for my best lines
I can't replace you in my life
You've got a smile on, I've got the countdown
The top five reasons for setting the record straight
I wonder how many late nights you've spent between bedsheets
while I obsess over love we made
I've been driving alone and looking out at the world in a sea of headlights
Still, when I look in the rearview,
I just want to be near you
I just want your feet on my windshield tonight
The bar scene is based on believing you can fall in love within an hour of meeting,
and fall out with a headache in the morning.
And I feel that chase has lost the thrill,
but the looks you're giving me could kill
so I take that as a hint to keep my mouth shut.
So strike up the band and get on the floor to dance around the fact that I feel like I don't know you anymore.
Lyrics submitted by radful
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