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.
She wheezes out her dying wish
"Come closer, one more moment, one more kiss"
And I love her, I give her all I can
Her body sinks, her heat released
The curtain swings, this time she leaves
I'll remember all she's done for me
But only I forgot
That I'm not ready to let her go
As all time moves, you'll be riddled with doubt
You mourn to pull through
But love is dangerous
When skeletons live inside your closets, thick and thin
You'll fear that no one will hear us sing our songs
The truth is relevant, but not for long
'Cause love is our downfall
Oh, I'm sorry this life cuts out everything
And leaves you to scrounge for nothing
(Give us the monster)
There's no chance to try and mend
What's been broken can't be bent
So the past remains the past until present
The cradle sways this black disguise
This chained coffin breathes our time's demise
All these shackles deceive just how long I've grieved
I made my move with no worry or doubt
Let them live as they do, my eternal reminder
When skeletons live inside your closets, thick and thin
You'll fear that no one will hear us sing our songs
The truth is relevant but not for long
'Cause love is our downfall
I'm sorry, but the hurt's not going away
I'll bury all the past, everything in its place
(Give us the monster)
When skeletons live inside your closets, thick and thin
You'll fear that no one will hear us sing our songs
The truth is relevant but not for long
'Cause love, when skeletons live
When skeletons live
When skeletons live inside your closets, thick and thin
You'll fear that no one will hear
Oh, I'm sorry this life cuts out everything
And leaves you to scrounge for nothing
(Give us the monster) cuts out everything
And leaves you to scrounge for nothing
(Give us the monster) cuts out everything
And leaves you to scrounge for nothing
(Give us the monster)
"Come closer, one more moment, one more kiss"
And I love her, I give her all I can
Her body sinks, her heat released
The curtain swings, this time she leaves
I'll remember all she's done for me
But only I forgot
That I'm not ready to let her go
As all time moves, you'll be riddled with doubt
You mourn to pull through
But love is dangerous
When skeletons live inside your closets, thick and thin
You'll fear that no one will hear us sing our songs
The truth is relevant, but not for long
'Cause love is our downfall
Oh, I'm sorry this life cuts out everything
And leaves you to scrounge for nothing
(Give us the monster)
There's no chance to try and mend
What's been broken can't be bent
So the past remains the past until present
The cradle sways this black disguise
This chained coffin breathes our time's demise
All these shackles deceive just how long I've grieved
I made my move with no worry or doubt
Let them live as they do, my eternal reminder
When skeletons live inside your closets, thick and thin
You'll fear that no one will hear us sing our songs
The truth is relevant but not for long
'Cause love is our downfall
I'm sorry, but the hurt's not going away
I'll bury all the past, everything in its place
(Give us the monster)
When skeletons live inside your closets, thick and thin
You'll fear that no one will hear us sing our songs
The truth is relevant but not for long
'Cause love, when skeletons live
When skeletons live
When skeletons live inside your closets, thick and thin
You'll fear that no one will hear
Oh, I'm sorry this life cuts out everything
And leaves you to scrounge for nothing
(Give us the monster) cuts out everything
And leaves you to scrounge for nothing
(Give us the monster) cuts out everything
And leaves you to scrounge for nothing
(Give us the monster)
Lyrics submitted by Bskiffington
When Skeletons Live Lyrics as written by Travis Stever Claudio Sanchez
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It might be "This love" but I hear "Cause love is a downfall"
And
"Theres no chance to try and mend" makes 1000000000x more sense with the rest of the lyrics that follow.
Also its definitely "Leaves you to scrounge for nothing" Also the words "Beautiful Monster" and said a lot of times in the background.