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.
She met you in the driveway it was so alone
With the neighbors still complaining 'bout the heat
And she fell in your way she broke down and said
"I feel love with people who tell you where to go
I don't know why the revelations bore me
I know I wont go outside
(You write there like a rabbit in the head (hole)
I don't know where I'm the prayer that is this city can seals)
I know by the eyes
But Charly don't you staying in this world
You lay down in the hallway it was so white
Like a slow dance with a carpet cheek to cheek
And descenting with her view to to you
Higher Ground with people who tell you where to go
I don't know why they clutch their faiths
Their only defense against the void
(You write there like rabbit in the head
I don't know where I'm the prayer that is this city can seals)
I know by the eyes
But Charly don't you stay in this world
Charly don't you there's so much to live for
Charly don't you the lovers coming soon
Charly don't you there's someone who needs you
With the neighbors still complaining 'bout the heat
And she fell in your way she broke down and said
"I feel love with people who tell you where to go
I don't know why the revelations bore me
I know I wont go outside
(You write there like a rabbit in the head (hole)
I don't know where I'm the prayer that is this city can seals)
I know by the eyes
But Charly don't you staying in this world
You lay down in the hallway it was so white
Like a slow dance with a carpet cheek to cheek
And descenting with her view to to you
Higher Ground with people who tell you where to go
I don't know why they clutch their faiths
Their only defense against the void
(You write there like rabbit in the head
I don't know where I'm the prayer that is this city can seals)
I know by the eyes
But Charly don't you stay in this world
Charly don't you there's so much to live for
Charly don't you the lovers coming soon
Charly don't you there's someone who needs you
Lyrics submitted by avataraera, edited by willfulvir, DJ326, Joriingel, ZombiePenguin, SteeleDream, Anti666
People Lyrics as written by Kathryn Mellander
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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