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.
Safe little house, safe little friends
Safe little thoughts to keep you safe
From all those big bad wolves that eat you up
(Aw shit)
Safe in your room, safe as a tomb
Sleep in a coffin made of glass
It takes a big facade to hide the cracks
Can you make this last?
'Cause now I'm not so sure
Are you up to the task?
Sometimes the sickness is the cure
(Sickness is the cure)
You're searching so hard
You've lost yourself
Does it help you to play as you're wasting away
Like a silver screen cliche?
'Cause, after all, we're actors on a stage
Would it help you to wait for the moment to break?
Is it real, or is it fate?
All we are are just chapters on a page
('Cause, after all, we're actors on a stage)
Here in the now, shedding the doubts
They'll be no past or future tense
Regret's a waste of time, and plans will change
(Plans will always change)
Oh, some for the worst, some for the best
You know you can't always get your way
(So selfish!)
So worried about what's next, you lost today
(Oh, you lost today)
Can you make this last?
'Cause now I'm not so sure
Are you up to the task?
Sometimes the sickness is the cure
(Sickness is the cure)
You're searching so hard
You've lost yourself
Does it help you to play as you're wasting away
Like a silver screen cliche?
'Cause, after all, we're actors on a stage
Would it help you to wait for the moment to break?
Is it real, or is it fate?
All we are are just chapters on a page
('Cause, after all, we're actors on a stage)
Can you let yourself?
Can you let yourself?
Will you let yourself?
Will you let yourself let go?
Let go (x2)
Safe little house, safe little friends
Safe little thoughts to keep you safe
Does it help you to play as you're wasting away
Like a silver screen cliche?
'Cause, after all, we're actors on a stage
Would it help you to wait for the moment to break?
Is it real, or is it fate?
All we are are just chapters on a page
Does it help you to play as you faded away
Like a memory?
'Cause all we are just chapters on a page
(Chapters on a page)
And, after all, we're actors on a stage
Safe little thoughts to keep you safe
From all those big bad wolves that eat you up
(Aw shit)
Safe in your room, safe as a tomb
Sleep in a coffin made of glass
It takes a big facade to hide the cracks
Can you make this last?
'Cause now I'm not so sure
Are you up to the task?
Sometimes the sickness is the cure
(Sickness is the cure)
You're searching so hard
You've lost yourself
Does it help you to play as you're wasting away
Like a silver screen cliche?
'Cause, after all, we're actors on a stage
Would it help you to wait for the moment to break?
Is it real, or is it fate?
All we are are just chapters on a page
('Cause, after all, we're actors on a stage)
Here in the now, shedding the doubts
They'll be no past or future tense
Regret's a waste of time, and plans will change
(Plans will always change)
Oh, some for the worst, some for the best
You know you can't always get your way
(So selfish!)
So worried about what's next, you lost today
(Oh, you lost today)
Can you make this last?
'Cause now I'm not so sure
Are you up to the task?
Sometimes the sickness is the cure
(Sickness is the cure)
You're searching so hard
You've lost yourself
Does it help you to play as you're wasting away
Like a silver screen cliche?
'Cause, after all, we're actors on a stage
Would it help you to wait for the moment to break?
Is it real, or is it fate?
All we are are just chapters on a page
('Cause, after all, we're actors on a stage)
Can you let yourself?
Can you let yourself?
Will you let yourself?
Will you let yourself let go?
Let go (x2)
Safe little house, safe little friends
Safe little thoughts to keep you safe
Does it help you to play as you're wasting away
Like a silver screen cliche?
'Cause, after all, we're actors on a stage
Would it help you to wait for the moment to break?
Is it real, or is it fate?
All we are are just chapters on a page
Does it help you to play as you faded away
Like a memory?
'Cause all we are just chapters on a page
(Chapters on a page)
And, after all, we're actors on a stage
Lyrics submitted by feelyourhrtbeat
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Well, according to Alex the line is,
"Is it real, or is it fake?"
Anyways, the songs it cool but is it just me or does it sound, familiar?