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.
It comes in waves ‘til it finally breaks
Like a lightning streak across an empty stage
And the memories are warm most of the time
You sit alone in a crowded room
‘Til there’s nothing left and your heart is bruised
And the water shines over your eyes
And we’re all alone in this together
We’re gonna make it out make it out alive
‘Til it lays to rest and we realize
That time is nothing at all
And this trail we blaze like a hurricane
What a stupid game
What a price to pay
And such a way to fall
And we’re all alone in this together
I can’t believe you’re so out of reach
That you had no choice
You were never free
From all that pain brought down on you
Does it make you weak, is it something new
To admit you failed
That you can’t get through
And all of this is real
And we’re all alone in this together
Like a lightning streak across an empty stage
And the memories are warm most of the time
You sit alone in a crowded room
‘Til there’s nothing left and your heart is bruised
And the water shines over your eyes
And we’re all alone in this together
We’re gonna make it out make it out alive
‘Til it lays to rest and we realize
That time is nothing at all
And this trail we blaze like a hurricane
What a stupid game
What a price to pay
And such a way to fall
And we’re all alone in this together
I can’t believe you’re so out of reach
That you had no choice
You were never free
From all that pain brought down on you
Does it make you weak, is it something new
To admit you failed
That you can’t get through
And all of this is real
And we’re all alone in this together
Lyrics submitted by mister care-too-much
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