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.
Dusty oasis waiting the easy way to game.
The wind changes direction, smell of the passing rain.
Headlights are coming over the hill.
The sound of the engine and time stands still.
Inline six lace and ribbon.
Never knew what came to hit him.
Inline six dagger heels,
Golden keys, silver wheels.
The sun buries itself it gets cold as hell
in town you're burning up boy, but you'll never tell.
Life on the mesa, it's a merciless land.
Pay cash in advance and get out while you can.
Headlights are coming over the hill.
The sound of the engine and time stands still.
Inline six lace and ribbon.
Never knew what came to hit him.
Inline six dagger heels,
Golden keys, silver wheels.
Inline six lace and ribbon.
Never knew what came to hit him.
Inline six dagger heels,
Golden keys, silver wheels.
Inline six lace and ribbon.
Never knew what came to hit him.
Inline six dagger heels,
Golden keys, silver wheels.
The wind changes direction, smell of the passing rain.
Headlights are coming over the hill.
The sound of the engine and time stands still.
Inline six lace and ribbon.
Never knew what came to hit him.
Inline six dagger heels,
Golden keys, silver wheels.
The sun buries itself it gets cold as hell
in town you're burning up boy, but you'll never tell.
Life on the mesa, it's a merciless land.
Pay cash in advance and get out while you can.
Headlights are coming over the hill.
The sound of the engine and time stands still.
Inline six lace and ribbon.
Never knew what came to hit him.
Inline six dagger heels,
Golden keys, silver wheels.
Inline six lace and ribbon.
Never knew what came to hit him.
Inline six dagger heels,
Golden keys, silver wheels.
Inline six lace and ribbon.
Never knew what came to hit him.
Inline six dagger heels,
Golden keys, silver wheels.
Lyrics submitted by LucesDarkness
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