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.
Breathe!
They will turn their backs on me unless I decide to breathe.
You will forget me unless I breathe
I've seen the worst in myself tonight. I almost lost the fight.
My mind is lost within my dreams.
Pinned down, wrapped up, in the arms of sleep.
I feel it slowing now. I can barely see my way out.
I won't forget.
And every single time I see your face it reminds me of why I walked away.
I won't forget.
And this is how you remind me that when I walked away,
I was right to save me from myself.
Goodbye, never say I am not enough.
I'm scared I've thrown it all away and I'll never be the same.
What have they done? What have I become
This is the end of running from you.
I promise you that
I won't forget.
And every single time I see your face it reminds me of why I walked away.
I won't forget.
And this is how you remind me that when I walked away,
I was right to save me from myself.
Goodbye, never say I am not enough.
Never say never, never say I'm not enough.
Never say that I
Never say never, never say I'm not enough.
Never say I'm not enough!
They will turn their backs on me unless I decide to breathe.
You will forget me unless I breathe
I've seen the worst in myself tonight. I almost lost the fight.
My mind is lost within my dreams.
Pinned down, wrapped up, in the arms of sleep.
I feel it slowing now. I can barely see my way out.
I won't forget.
And every single time I see your face it reminds me of why I walked away.
I won't forget.
And this is how you remind me that when I walked away,
I was right to save me from myself.
Goodbye, never say I am not enough.
I'm scared I've thrown it all away and I'll never be the same.
What have they done? What have I become
This is the end of running from you.
I promise you that
I won't forget.
And every single time I see your face it reminds me of why I walked away.
I won't forget.
And this is how you remind me that when I walked away,
I was right to save me from myself.
Goodbye, never say I am not enough.
Never say never, never say I'm not enough.
Never say that I
Never say never, never say I'm not enough.
Never say I'm not enough!
Lyrics submitted by Dynamite Devil
Battle Royale Lyrics as written by Anthony John Jr. Pizzuti Anthony Pizzuti
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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This whole song is just so good. i love this part, "And every single time I see your face it reminds me of why I walked away. I won't forget." its amazing.
at 2.50 tiil 3.05 best part of the song
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Did you see them a the November 12th show in Toledo? I was at that one.
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