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 should be driving to Milwaukee,
but my keys can't find you,
singing "Lean On Me" in the back of a taxicab.
Totally helpless and completely unprepared for this,
we'll stick it to a city we can call home eventually.
I know I seem upset,
but the mailman can wait.
We've held a date stuffing dollars in a piggybank;
A tape-deck preview of about six months from now
to a Logan Square apartment near Peggy's house.
We'll talk about culture shock,
saved up the chords to share
with brothers and sisters from different mothers
in your living room.
So thanks for this metronome to keep the beat steady in your time zone.
and keep a record of the songs i haven't thought of yet.
I know I seem upset,
but the mailman can wait.
We've held a date stuffing dollars in a piggybank;
A tape-deck preview of about six months from now
to a Logan Square apartment near Peggy's house.
But until then, I'll just keep myself busy singing with my eyes closed.
I've been busy singing with my eyes closed.
I've been busy singing with my eyes closed.
I've been busy singing with my eyes closed.
I've been busy singing with my eyes closed.
I've been busy singing with my eyes closed.
I've been busy singing with my eyes closed.
I've been busy singing with my eyes closed.
but my keys can't find you,
singing "Lean On Me" in the back of a taxicab.
Totally helpless and completely unprepared for this,
we'll stick it to a city we can call home eventually.
I know I seem upset,
but the mailman can wait.
We've held a date stuffing dollars in a piggybank;
A tape-deck preview of about six months from now
to a Logan Square apartment near Peggy's house.
We'll talk about culture shock,
saved up the chords to share
with brothers and sisters from different mothers
in your living room.
So thanks for this metronome to keep the beat steady in your time zone.
and keep a record of the songs i haven't thought of yet.
I know I seem upset,
but the mailman can wait.
We've held a date stuffing dollars in a piggybank;
A tape-deck preview of about six months from now
to a Logan Square apartment near Peggy's house.
But until then, I'll just keep myself busy singing with my eyes closed.
I've been busy singing with my eyes closed.
I've been busy singing with my eyes closed.
I've been busy singing with my eyes closed.
I've been busy singing with my eyes closed.
I've been busy singing with my eyes closed.
I've been busy singing with my eyes closed.
I've been busy singing with my eyes closed.
Lyrics submitted by tachyonpython
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