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 silence comes
And I focus all on the inside
I take a look into my past
Full of wrongs, full of rights,
The story of my life
[Bridge:]
So many different places,
Enjoyed so many nights, I danced with chances
I made my way
Until this present day
[Chorus:]
You are one I'd give my life for
You are the one who is haunting my dreams
Oh how I long to be yours for evermore
For all time our love shall be prime
I still see you dancing...
That night in that shiny hall
The same old boring gentry, then you caught my eyes
You played your game, used all your sweetest words
I was entertained, but tell me are they true...
[Bridge:]
... things they say about you
A mason and a spy, he knows all beds,
Escaped the 'Leads'
Oh Chevalier tell me another lie
[Chorus]
Hold me
How can I?
A game
... like all your gambles?
The only
... until this day is gone?
Hold me
How can I?
A game
... like all your gambles?
What can I do to change your mind?
[Chorus]
I'll make this vow tonight
[Choir: x2]
I see all lights are low
show me I have to go
Venice can ease all my pain
Will do so once again
And I focus all on the inside
I take a look into my past
Full of wrongs, full of rights,
The story of my life
[Bridge:]
So many different places,
Enjoyed so many nights, I danced with chances
I made my way
Until this present day
[Chorus:]
You are one I'd give my life for
You are the one who is haunting my dreams
Oh how I long to be yours for evermore
For all time our love shall be prime
I still see you dancing...
That night in that shiny hall
The same old boring gentry, then you caught my eyes
You played your game, used all your sweetest words
I was entertained, but tell me are they true...
[Bridge:]
... things they say about you
A mason and a spy, he knows all beds,
Escaped the 'Leads'
Oh Chevalier tell me another lie
[Chorus]
Hold me
How can I?
A game
... like all your gambles?
The only
... until this day is gone?
Hold me
How can I?
A game
... like all your gambles?
What can I do to change your mind?
[Chorus]
I'll make this vow tonight
[Choir: x2]
I see all lights are low
show me I have to go
Venice can ease all my pain
Will do so once again
Lyrics submitted by HystericRomance
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