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.
I'm walking away
I see the line, it's staring back at me
But all the debt has been paid
So I'm released as a pawn in this game
And still I'm wondering why
You never see- this from the other side
Illusion burned in your mind
I'll drain it out after I burn the bridge
Retrace the lines that I've made
So you can see the point
The faces switch with the day
And now I'm starting to track
Consistent patterns where I'm dodging the blame
I'm walking away
I see the line, it's staring back at me
But all the debt has been paid
So I'm released as a pawn in this game
And still I'm wondering why
You never see- this from the other side
Illusion burned in your mind
I'll drain it out after I burn the bridge
When I open my eyes I can't stand what I see
Misled into a trap and now I'm turning my back
Retrace the lines that I've made
So you can see the point
The faces switch with the day
And now I'm starting to track
Consistent patterns where I'm dodging the blame
I'm walking away
I try to keep my faith but how much more can I take?
The big picture lost it's chance to be seen
Retrace the lines
Demanding permanent praise
That's not a price I'll pay
The truth is leaking
Slowly revealing
Spells out intentions that were hidden inside
I see the line, it's staring back at me
But all the debt has been paid
So I'm released as a pawn in this game
And still I'm wondering why
You never see- this from the other side
Illusion burned in your mind
I'll drain it out after I burn the bridge
Retrace the lines that I've made
So you can see the point
The faces switch with the day
And now I'm starting to track
Consistent patterns where I'm dodging the blame
I'm walking away
I see the line, it's staring back at me
But all the debt has been paid
So I'm released as a pawn in this game
And still I'm wondering why
You never see- this from the other side
Illusion burned in your mind
I'll drain it out after I burn the bridge
When I open my eyes I can't stand what I see
Misled into a trap and now I'm turning my back
Retrace the lines that I've made
So you can see the point
The faces switch with the day
And now I'm starting to track
Consistent patterns where I'm dodging the blame
I'm walking away
I try to keep my faith but how much more can I take?
The big picture lost it's chance to be seen
Retrace the lines
Demanding permanent praise
That's not a price I'll pay
The truth is leaking
Slowly revealing
Spells out intentions that were hidden inside
Lyrics submitted by xdudeirulex
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