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.
We say hello, a smile and goodbye
A drop of tears in the ocean
Now I'm sad to see you cry
I feel the bad taste of temptation
Your face always in my mind
And your name whispered by the wind
You're everywhere, everytime
But you're not with me
My sweet love, I'm falling
In your eyes, the treasure is given
Your wings reflect your beauty
A diamond on this butterfly
I sing a song for you today
And I stare at you now, yeah
I try to think my words could break
The space between us
Is there a sign of hope
In this world, I don't even know?
Disconnection, revelation
Echoes of the stars
But in this spheric universe
Love is inverse
The blood of love, the meaning of this day
Dressing the wounds of life
Unhoped for and relighted
The flame revives
Terrific dread lets me thunderstruck
Face up with the unknown
But the fate is winning on your own faith
Now this is my pain
Then you are my constellation
You are shining more and more
There's a voice in my head
I will never be afraid
Is there a sign of hope
In this world, I don't even know?
Disconnection, revelation
Echoes of the stars
But in this spheric universe
Love is inverse
A drop of tears in the ocean
Now I'm sad to see you cry
I feel the bad taste of temptation
Your face always in my mind
And your name whispered by the wind
You're everywhere, everytime
But you're not with me
My sweet love, I'm falling
In your eyes, the treasure is given
Your wings reflect your beauty
A diamond on this butterfly
I sing a song for you today
And I stare at you now, yeah
I try to think my words could break
The space between us
Is there a sign of hope
In this world, I don't even know?
Disconnection, revelation
Echoes of the stars
But in this spheric universe
Love is inverse
The blood of love, the meaning of this day
Dressing the wounds of life
Unhoped for and relighted
The flame revives
Terrific dread lets me thunderstruck
Face up with the unknown
But the fate is winning on your own faith
Now this is my pain
Then you are my constellation
You are shining more and more
There's a voice in my head
I will never be afraid
Is there a sign of hope
In this world, I don't even know?
Disconnection, revelation
Echoes of the stars
But in this spheric universe
Love is inverse
Lyrics submitted by bananahero
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