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.
How would you know?
When everything around you's changing like the weather
A big black storm
And who would you turn to?
Oh had I a ghost, a shadow at the most, would you let me know?
'Cause I don't want to
Trouble your mind with the childish design of how it all should go
But I love you so
When it all comes clear, when the wind it settles
I'll be here, you know
'Cause you said ours were the lighthouse towers
The sand upon that place
Darling, I'll grow weary, happy still
With just the memory of your face
Oh, gracious goes the ghost of you
And I will never forget the plans and the
Silhouettes you drew here, no
Gracious goes the ghost of you, my dear
Oh, how would you know?
When everything around you is bruised and battered
Like the cold night storm
And where would you turn to?
Oh had I a ghost, a shadow at the most, would you tell me so?
'Cause I, I adore you so when it all comes clear
The wind is settled, I'll be here, you know
'Cause you said ours were the lighthouse towers
The sand upon that place
Darling, I'll grow weary, happy still
With just the memory of your face
Oh, Gracious goes the ghost of you
And I will never forget the plans and the
Silhouettes you drew here and
Gracious goes the ghost of you, my dear
Oh, gracious goes the ghost of you
And I will never forget the plans and the
Silhouettes you drew here and
Gracious goes the ghost of you, my dear
When everything around you's changing like the weather
A big black storm
And who would you turn to?
Oh had I a ghost, a shadow at the most, would you let me know?
'Cause I don't want to
Trouble your mind with the childish design of how it all should go
But I love you so
When it all comes clear, when the wind it settles
I'll be here, you know
'Cause you said ours were the lighthouse towers
The sand upon that place
Darling, I'll grow weary, happy still
With just the memory of your face
Oh, gracious goes the ghost of you
And I will never forget the plans and the
Silhouettes you drew here, no
Gracious goes the ghost of you, my dear
Oh, how would you know?
When everything around you is bruised and battered
Like the cold night storm
And where would you turn to?
Oh had I a ghost, a shadow at the most, would you tell me so?
'Cause I, I adore you so when it all comes clear
The wind is settled, I'll be here, you know
'Cause you said ours were the lighthouse towers
The sand upon that place
Darling, I'll grow weary, happy still
With just the memory of your face
Oh, Gracious goes the ghost of you
And I will never forget the plans and the
Silhouettes you drew here and
Gracious goes the ghost of you, my dear
Oh, gracious goes the ghost of you
And I will never forget the plans and the
Silhouettes you drew here and
Gracious goes the ghost of you, my dear
Lyrics submitted by fireblanket9, edited by M4TTY
Gracious Lyrics as written by Benjamin John Howard
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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