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.
Friday left me hopeless
Saturday left me scared
Sunday drove me crazy
Monday just reminded me that I'm still here
And every word you say is like a bullet to my brain
I'm poised for the attack of words, but you're drawing blood again
Call the FBI, get the CIA
let them know that I'm alright, I'm coming back today
it probably doesn't matter, they cut the search team long ago
they said the case was hopeless and my family just let go
the days are getting warmer, the ice is wearing thin
i can't wait for these games to end, my new world to begin
i need you now, like starlight needs the moon
i have my wits about me and i swear i'm leaving soon
so hold on for your life, cause it's a roller coaster's end
tell me how much longer did you think i would pretend
let's go back to the start again
back to the start again, back to the start again
i can't hear you, back to the start again, back to the start again
and every word you say, it's like a bullet to my brain
let's go back to the start again, back to the start again
Friday left me hopeless
Saturday left me scared- Sunday drove me crazy
Monday just reminded me that i'm still here
i need you now, like starlight needs the moon
i have my wits about me and i swear i'm leaving soon
so hold on for your life, cause it's a roller coaster's end
tell me how much longer did you think i would pretend
So now it's
Back to the start again
Back to the start again
Back to the start again
I can't hear you
Back to the start again
Back to the start again
Saturday left me scared
Sunday drove me crazy
Monday just reminded me that I'm still here
And every word you say is like a bullet to my brain
I'm poised for the attack of words, but you're drawing blood again
Call the FBI, get the CIA
let them know that I'm alright, I'm coming back today
it probably doesn't matter, they cut the search team long ago
they said the case was hopeless and my family just let go
the days are getting warmer, the ice is wearing thin
i can't wait for these games to end, my new world to begin
i need you now, like starlight needs the moon
i have my wits about me and i swear i'm leaving soon
so hold on for your life, cause it's a roller coaster's end
tell me how much longer did you think i would pretend
let's go back to the start again
back to the start again, back to the start again
i can't hear you, back to the start again, back to the start again
and every word you say, it's like a bullet to my brain
let's go back to the start again, back to the start again
Friday left me hopeless
Saturday left me scared- Sunday drove me crazy
Monday just reminded me that i'm still here
i need you now, like starlight needs the moon
i have my wits about me and i swear i'm leaving soon
so hold on for your life, cause it's a roller coaster's end
tell me how much longer did you think i would pretend
So now it's
Back to the start again
Back to the start again
Back to the start again
I can't hear you
Back to the start again
Back to the start again
Lyrics submitted by felishhh
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