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.
There comes a day when we all find out for ourselves
That once we have the words to say there's no one left to tell
I know why you're running away
There's a place where nothing seems to be assembled quite cohesively
It's all your mind, all your mind
Something little shouldn't feel this way, we got a million thoughts we can't convey
It's all your life, all your life
It's four in the morning
You got one more chance to die
Like beautiful stories
The greatest chapters flew right by
There comes a day when we all find out for ourselves
That once we have the words to say there's no one left to tell
I know why you're running away
These things don't happen here, another fictional reality
It's all you'll find, all you'll find
It's just as good as any other day, I'm gonna teach you about mortality
No it's not right, it's not right
It's four in the morning
You got one more chance to die
Like beautiful stories
The greatest chapters flew right by
There comes a day when we all find out for ourselves
That once we have the words to say there's no one left to tell
I know why you're running away
In many ways I guess I'll never let you go
I'm close behind but I've got room here left to grow
Until our second chance
Just enjoy the dance and find out who we are (these dreams will never leave you)
Let's find out what we are (these dream will never leave you)
(Never leave you, don't ask me why)
It's four in the morning
You got one more chance to die
Like beautiful stories
The greatest chapters flew right by
There comes a day when we all find out for ourselves
That once we have the words to say there's no one left to tell
I know why you're running
I know why you're running away
That once we have the words to say there's no one left to tell
I know why you're running away
There's a place where nothing seems to be assembled quite cohesively
It's all your mind, all your mind
Something little shouldn't feel this way, we got a million thoughts we can't convey
It's all your life, all your life
It's four in the morning
You got one more chance to die
Like beautiful stories
The greatest chapters flew right by
There comes a day when we all find out for ourselves
That once we have the words to say there's no one left to tell
I know why you're running away
These things don't happen here, another fictional reality
It's all you'll find, all you'll find
It's just as good as any other day, I'm gonna teach you about mortality
No it's not right, it's not right
It's four in the morning
You got one more chance to die
Like beautiful stories
The greatest chapters flew right by
There comes a day when we all find out for ourselves
That once we have the words to say there's no one left to tell
I know why you're running away
In many ways I guess I'll never let you go
I'm close behind but I've got room here left to grow
Until our second chance
Just enjoy the dance and find out who we are (these dreams will never leave you)
Let's find out what we are (these dream will never leave you)
(Never leave you, don't ask me why)
It's four in the morning
You got one more chance to die
Like beautiful stories
The greatest chapters flew right by
There comes a day when we all find out for ourselves
That once we have the words to say there's no one left to tell
I know why you're running
I know why you're running away
Lyrics submitted by BulletFreak, edited by Rusman
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@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
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Great version of a great song,
Amazing song, I'm surprised it didn't make the album... Its meaning is pretty ambiguous but from what I can gather it's about how life isn't easy and how when all is looking well and good, life can be suddenly changed for worse. "These things don't happen here, another fictional reality, It's all you'll find, all you'll find! It's just as good as any other day, I'm gonna teach you about mortality, No, it's not right, it's not right!" It seems like a tragedy has occurred in his (previously) happy life, and he is denying that the tragedy had ever occurred in the first place because he cannot comprehend the scale of it (could have something to do with The Rev?). The whole 4 in the morning thing probably refers to the fact that in some places the sun rises at 4 AM, thus it heralds the new day, and we could easily give up everything but we choose to move on and face whatever challenges the new day brings. The song also seems to be directed at someone but it's difficult to tell of whom... Oh and Syn's solo is awesome :P
Amazing song, I'm surprised it didn't make the album... Its meaning is pretty ambiguous but from what I can gather it's about how life isn't easy and how when all is looking well and good, life can be suddenly changed for worse. "These things don't happen here, another fictional reality, It's all you'll find, all you'll find! It's just as good as any other day, I'm gonna teach you about mortality, No, it's not right, it's not right!" It seems like a tragedy has occurred in his (previously) happy life, and he is denying that the tragedy had ever occurred in the first place because he cannot comprehend the scale of it (could have something to do with The Rev?). The whole 4 in the morning thing probably refers to the fact that in some places the sun rises at 4 AM, thus it heralds the new day, and we could easily give up everything but we choose to move on and face whatever challenges the new day brings. The song also seems to be directed at someone but it's difficult to tell of whom... Oh and Syn's solo is awesome :P
actually the whole 4:00 in the morning, got one more chance to die. is The Rev's lyrics. its just something that he wrote. beautiful =[
My guess, both from studying the lyrics and relating it to my own life, is that it's about the dangers of mental illnesses and how much they can control people's lives if sufferers aren't careful to monitoring the symptoms.
The first verse talks about overthinking the tiniest things and how it's probably nothing wrong at all yet an anxious person's mind will be racing a million miles an hour trying to understand what's going on.
The chorus focuses more as a make-or-break statement. It's basically a metaphor saying "if you don't break free of the shackles of anxiety/mental disorders, you'll simply permit them to control your life in the long run and miss out on so much in life".
Second verse focuses more on someone's realization that anxiety is taking over their life. Not really much more I can get from this verse to be honest.
The bridge talks about someone coming to the realization that their mental illness will cloud them forever, but they still have a life they can take control of and live to the best of their ability.
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Didn't "4:00 A.M." come from an interview where Zacky talked about how he couldn't stop thinking about Jimmy's death when he was driving home at 4 in the morning one night?