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.
Rain fall softly to kiss your face
Bring me back to your embrace
Rain come down make the snows fade away
On this bright winter's day
And I wonder where you are now
In your own quiet way
And I wonder where you are now
On this bright winter's day
Herds of shadows they cross your eyes
Wars are waging there's no disguise
Herds through all of your sorrows sway
On this bright winter's day
And I wonder where you are now
In your own quiet way
And I wonder where you are now
On this bright winter's day
When the winds are still
And the rivers icy gray
I will always love you
Till the end of my day
And I wonder where you are now
In your own quiet way
And I wonder where you are now
On this bright winter's day
Bring me back to your embrace
Rain come down make the snows fade away
On this bright winter's day
And I wonder where you are now
In your own quiet way
And I wonder where you are now
On this bright winter's day
Herds of shadows they cross your eyes
Wars are waging there's no disguise
Herds through all of your sorrows sway
On this bright winter's day
And I wonder where you are now
In your own quiet way
And I wonder where you are now
On this bright winter's day
When the winds are still
And the rivers icy gray
I will always love you
Till the end of my day
And I wonder where you are now
In your own quiet way
And I wonder where you are now
On this bright winter's day
Lyrics submitted by bananahero
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