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 kiss me one more time I need to taste that you've let me go
Im pretty sure but I wanna know, that the girl I love is gone
And if im the only one awake at night, ill pick the pieces up and walk away
Im tired of trying to figure out what it is that youre trying to say
And any pride that I have left you know id gladly give away
Just to hear youre voice tonight but im so scared of what youll say
So if its my time to walk away then tell me now
Cuz ive lost all the sleep that this body will allow
And what have I to show for myself
If my sanity was lost in vain, please tell me now
And if you've ever spoke a word of truth then let it be today
Cuz I cant wait while you make up your mind
You either love me or you set me free
I know that people change, I know that love can fade
But after the last five years how do you up and walk away
It is a strength I don't possess and pray to God I never will
You can hollow me out, I am your empty shell
So if its my time to walk away then tell me now
Cuz ive lost all the sleep that this body will allow
And what have I to show for myself
If my sanity was lost in vain, please tell me now
If im holding on to hope in vain and theres nothing left for you and me
(please tell me now)
And when you wake up is your stomach sick
or are you sleeping like a baby even after everything you did
(please tell me now)
But if I were honest with myself id have to say
That I will wait for you until my dying day
Im pretty sure but I wanna know, that the girl I love is gone
And if im the only one awake at night, ill pick the pieces up and walk away
Im tired of trying to figure out what it is that youre trying to say
And any pride that I have left you know id gladly give away
Just to hear youre voice tonight but im so scared of what youll say
So if its my time to walk away then tell me now
Cuz ive lost all the sleep that this body will allow
And what have I to show for myself
If my sanity was lost in vain, please tell me now
And if you've ever spoke a word of truth then let it be today
Cuz I cant wait while you make up your mind
You either love me or you set me free
I know that people change, I know that love can fade
But after the last five years how do you up and walk away
It is a strength I don't possess and pray to God I never will
You can hollow me out, I am your empty shell
So if its my time to walk away then tell me now
Cuz ive lost all the sleep that this body will allow
And what have I to show for myself
If my sanity was lost in vain, please tell me now
If im holding on to hope in vain and theres nothing left for you and me
(please tell me now)
And when you wake up is your stomach sick
or are you sleeping like a baby even after everything you did
(please tell me now)
But if I were honest with myself id have to say
That I will wait for you until my dying day
Lyrics submitted by BigcSpaz504
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