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.
Surely there has to be a better
way to
get my head above the
water
I'm sinking fast in a sea
of agony
Don't turn your head;
it’s too late to look away
Don't
get pulled in this vicious
circle
It will only lead to your
bitter end
When all hope’s lost
and there's nothing left I’ll
carry you
(We can make it through
this)
Brace yourself, to carry
the weight of the world on your
shoulders
Be strong because the
worst is yet to come
***So many
times, I’ve failed to realize the
truth
As the sins of this world
surround me
How can you say,
that you weren't meant for
something
This life means so much
more than you know
Take every
breath like it will be your
last
And in that moment you'll
finally live
Hold on it’s not
over
It’s time to finish what
we've started
Hold on it’s not
over
We've got to take this to
our deaths
When the sky is
falling, will you open up your
eyes
And put your fears aside?
I
can see right through your
lies
Hold on, it’s not
over
Down on your knees
You
pray for something to save
you
Someone to lift you up, but
it’s your time to
Brace yourself,
to carry the weight of the world
on your shoulders
Be strong
because the worst is yet to
come
way to
get my head above the
water
I'm sinking fast in a sea
of agony
Don't turn your head;
it’s too late to look away
Don't
get pulled in this vicious
circle
It will only lead to your
bitter end
When all hope’s lost
and there's nothing left I’ll
carry you
(We can make it through
this)
Brace yourself, to carry
the weight of the world on your
shoulders
Be strong because the
worst is yet to come
***So many
times, I’ve failed to realize the
truth
As the sins of this world
surround me
How can you say,
that you weren't meant for
something
This life means so much
more than you know
Take every
breath like it will be your
last
And in that moment you'll
finally live
Hold on it’s not
over
It’s time to finish what
we've started
Hold on it’s not
over
We've got to take this to
our deaths
When the sky is
falling, will you open up your
eyes
And put your fears aside?
I
can see right through your
lies
Hold on, it’s not
over
Down on your knees
You
pray for something to save
you
Someone to lift you up, but
it’s your time to
Brace yourself,
to carry the weight of the world
on your shoulders
Be strong
because the worst is yet to
come
Lyrics submitted by oeheaven
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