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.
It's one of those conversations
We've, we've had them before
The ones that leave you empty and wanting for more
Your eyes they tell me something that I understand
Your eyes they hold the truth and the truth is
You're miles away
You're miles away
You're miles away
Excuse me for my hesitation
I've, I met you before
Your face seems so familiar and longing for more
Your eyes they tell me something that I understand
Your eyes they hold the truth and the truth is
You're miles away
You're miles away
You're miles away
With all your superstitions and empty lines
I could be just like you
Withdrawn but alive
Life it has its limitations
We all have our needs
Love could be the only answer
It lies underneath
Your eyes they tell me something that I understand
Your eyes they hold the truth and a truth is
You're miles away
You're miles away
You're miles away
You're miles away
You're miles away
You're miles away
You're miles away
You're miles away
You're miles away
We've, we've had them before
The ones that leave you empty and wanting for more
Your eyes they tell me something that I understand
Your eyes they hold the truth and the truth is
You're miles away
You're miles away
You're miles away
Excuse me for my hesitation
I've, I met you before
Your face seems so familiar and longing for more
Your eyes they tell me something that I understand
Your eyes they hold the truth and the truth is
You're miles away
You're miles away
You're miles away
With all your superstitions and empty lines
I could be just like you
Withdrawn but alive
Life it has its limitations
We all have our needs
Love could be the only answer
It lies underneath
Your eyes they tell me something that I understand
Your eyes they hold the truth and a truth is
You're miles away
You're miles away
You're miles away
You're miles away
You're miles away
You're miles away
You're miles away
You're miles away
You're miles away
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