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.
Strolling down the green path way
With my fellow invalids
Halloween party tonight
In the women's gym
[Chorus:]
Saturday night at the dance
I'd ask you if I dance
Men's ward wants me back
By ten, not far
Take down your half mask and I'll
See who you are
[Chorus]
At three o'clock this morning
Look through the glass
I'll blink the floor lights on and off
Like ships that pass
[Chorus]
With my fellow invalids
Halloween party tonight
In the women's gym
[Chorus:]
Saturday night at the dance
I'd ask you if I dance
Men's ward wants me back
By ten, not far
Take down your half mask and I'll
See who you are
[Chorus]
At three o'clock this morning
Look through the glass
I'll blink the floor lights on and off
Like ships that pass
[Chorus]
Lyrics submitted by AshleyRose
St. Elizabeth Story Lyrics as written by Mark O. Everett
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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