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.
Walking down Dayglow Vista Road
Taking a break to read the stone
Sunken grave seem to say we're not here anymore
It's like they never been here before
And everybody's got a shine on
Walking down Dayglow Vista Road
And everybody's got a high on
Down by the old path ghost
Looks so sweet, so sweet, so sweet
The sunlight filtered down on me
I'm under your thumb, I'm under your thumb
Don't want to get stuck when the storm comes
And everybody's got a shine on
Walking down Dayglow Vista Road
And everybody's got a high on
Down by the old path ghost
What's a little bit of rain
As we walk on it comes on night
And the pathway fades away
Lost in the forest graveyard
And we're tripping the night away
Everybody's got a shine on
Walking down Dayglow Vista Road
And everybody's got a high on
Walking down Dayglow Vista Road
And everybody's got a shine on
Down by the, down by the, down by the, down by the
Everybody's got a shine on
Taking a break to read the stone
Sunken grave seem to say we're not here anymore
It's like they never been here before
And everybody's got a shine on
Walking down Dayglow Vista Road
And everybody's got a high on
Down by the old path ghost
Looks so sweet, so sweet, so sweet
The sunlight filtered down on me
I'm under your thumb, I'm under your thumb
Don't want to get stuck when the storm comes
And everybody's got a shine on
Walking down Dayglow Vista Road
And everybody's got a high on
Down by the old path ghost
What's a little bit of rain
As we walk on it comes on night
And the pathway fades away
Lost in the forest graveyard
And we're tripping the night away
Everybody's got a shine on
Walking down Dayglow Vista Road
And everybody's got a high on
Walking down Dayglow Vista Road
And everybody's got a shine on
Down by the, down by the, down by the, down by the
Everybody's got a shine on
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Dayglow Vista Rd Lyrics as written by Pedicone Ott
Lyrics © SONGS MUSIC PUBLISHING
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if anyone knows of SHARKS KEEP MOVING from back in the day... this song is SO much like that stuff iit's crazy.
on it's own... a very fun and chill song.
It sounds the same because its the same singer.Jake Snider sang for Sharks Keep Moving before Minus the Bear was even around. Then Sharks Keep Moving fell apart and Jake Snider started Minus the Bear.