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.
And I thought I'd I ask you something
I thought I'd never ask a soul
About how the nights here got so crazy
We lose control
Cause the suns been up for hours
Florida catch you out of breath
And we're all hoping where we started
Is where the night will end the best
And all I want to know
Is if you hear me
I've never spoke this clearly
(Could this any better)
Can you tell me how this goes
As you start your symphony
Let it sing us both to sleep
Even if the room don't stop from spinning
Lets leave our imprints on the sidewalk
Like our initials in the sand
And see if Tallahasse tips you to hold my hand
Cause its just like Califorinia summers
With better warmer Floridia nights
The sounds get louder as I kiss you
I hope my words all come out right
And all I want to know
Is if you hear me
I've never spoke this clearly
(Could this any better)
Can you tell me how this goes
As you start your symphony
Let it sing us both to sleep
Even if the room don't stop from spinning
Whoa-oh-oh
Whoa-oh-oh
We'll start the night out with a promise
Sing it loud and honest
But at the end of this we won't feel a thing
And all I want to know
Is if you hear me
I've never spoke this clearly
Can you tell me how this goes
As you start your symphony
Let it sing us both to sleep
(Could this be any better)
And all I want to know
Is can you hear me
And can you hear me
(Could this be any better)
Can you tell me how this goes
As you start your symphony
Let it sing us both to sleep
Even if the room don't stop from spinning
I thought I'd never ask a soul
About how the nights here got so crazy
We lose control
Cause the suns been up for hours
Florida catch you out of breath
And we're all hoping where we started
Is where the night will end the best
And all I want to know
Is if you hear me
I've never spoke this clearly
(Could this any better)
Can you tell me how this goes
As you start your symphony
Let it sing us both to sleep
Even if the room don't stop from spinning
Lets leave our imprints on the sidewalk
Like our initials in the sand
And see if Tallahasse tips you to hold my hand
Cause its just like Califorinia summers
With better warmer Floridia nights
The sounds get louder as I kiss you
I hope my words all come out right
And all I want to know
Is if you hear me
I've never spoke this clearly
(Could this any better)
Can you tell me how this goes
As you start your symphony
Let it sing us both to sleep
Even if the room don't stop from spinning
Whoa-oh-oh
Whoa-oh-oh
We'll start the night out with a promise
Sing it loud and honest
But at the end of this we won't feel a thing
And all I want to know
Is if you hear me
I've never spoke this clearly
Can you tell me how this goes
As you start your symphony
Let it sing us both to sleep
(Could this be any better)
And all I want to know
Is can you hear me
And can you hear me
(Could this be any better)
Can you tell me how this goes
As you start your symphony
Let it sing us both to sleep
Even if the room don't stop from spinning
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Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
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What is everybody's take on the meaning of this song? I love it. I am just getting a wild night out, drinking, having a good time. 'And we're all hoping where this started is where the night will end the best.' sounds like he's hoping to hook up with somebody by the end of the night. Idk. I do love it, I just can't figure the 'can you hear me' stuff out. What do you guys think? Go Radio makes no mistakes. ( :
I think this song is about falling in love for the night at a party. The beginning is making small conversation, asking if she knows how the nights here got so crazy?
"And all I want to know, Is if you hear me, I've never spoke this clearly" Slurred speech, when you are drunk you think you are talking just fine? Possibly being amazed at how well they are hitting it off?
They will have a great night, hit it off perfectly, the alcohol will fake real feelings, but in the morning its just a hookup and the feelings aren't really there: "We'll start the night out with a promise, Sing it loud and honest, By the end of this we won't feel a thing"