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.
When i kissed her on the cheek and said id see her in a week
I never thought I'd be so wrong
Because in two weeks time when I finally came by
She was already two days gone
Came by her house when i came into town
Came by to see if somebody had burnt the motherfucker down
[Chorus:]
Leaving me and Liam all alone,
Sitting on the steps of the funeral home
To just cry and watch the cars go by.
That night i met her i snuck into to see some shitty band
She snuck in a case and passed a can.
That day i met some of my closest friends
Didn't know id see em again on the worst occasion
From the summer i thought it'd never end
To the worst parking lot reunion.
[Chorus]
Leaving me and Liam all alone,
Sitting on the steps of the funeral home
To just cry and watch the cars go by.
Never had much those dumpster diet days
Just friends to help us cope and a place to stay
One flight up on the other side of hope
From the summer i thought it'd never end
To the worst parking lot reunion
[Chorus]
Leaving me and Liam all alone,
Sitting on the steps of the funeral home
To just cry and watch the cars go by.
When I kissed her on the cheek and said id see her in a week
I never thought I'd be so wrong
Because after two weeks time it took three more years
Just to try to write this song.
I never thought I'd be so wrong
Because in two weeks time when I finally came by
She was already two days gone
Came by her house when i came into town
Came by to see if somebody had burnt the motherfucker down
[Chorus:]
Leaving me and Liam all alone,
Sitting on the steps of the funeral home
To just cry and watch the cars go by.
That night i met her i snuck into to see some shitty band
She snuck in a case and passed a can.
That day i met some of my closest friends
Didn't know id see em again on the worst occasion
From the summer i thought it'd never end
To the worst parking lot reunion.
[Chorus]
Leaving me and Liam all alone,
Sitting on the steps of the funeral home
To just cry and watch the cars go by.
Never had much those dumpster diet days
Just friends to help us cope and a place to stay
One flight up on the other side of hope
From the summer i thought it'd never end
To the worst parking lot reunion
[Chorus]
Leaving me and Liam all alone,
Sitting on the steps of the funeral home
To just cry and watch the cars go by.
When I kissed her on the cheek and said id see her in a week
I never thought I'd be so wrong
Because after two weeks time it took three more years
Just to try to write this song.
Lyrics submitted by Krakshot
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