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.
You gonna fall sometimes
It's part of this life
You gonna fall sometimes
You better get to get what's makes you satisfy
You gonna fall sometimes
You must get up and fight
You gonna fall sometimes
You better get to get what's makes you satisfy in life
Life is made up of ups and downs
Thing happen and you never know
Which reaction is the best for
Make you smile and feel no pain anymore
I know you're right my brother
No one wants to be sad
But remember even the worst vibes
Is a big teacher of creation
And slowly growing up
You realize
That from your problem may born
Your best brainchild
Close your eyes
Ask yourself what's wrong now
No reason to be down
Deep down in your thoughts
You're searching the answer for gaining force
Highly up in your meditation
You'll find the key that will end quickly
Your tribulation
That made you cry
How may lies do you believe in life
Tell me why you don't trust yourself enough
Your world is falling apart
And you can't get up
Sometimes you fall
You always learn from your problems
Create something with every experience you live
So just accept it
It's part of this life
You gonna fall sometimes
You better get to get what's makes you satisfy
You gonna fall sometimes
You must get up and fight
You gonna fall sometimes
You better get to get what's makes you satisfy in life
Life is made up of ups and downs
Thing happen and you never know
Which reaction is the best for
Make you smile and feel no pain anymore
I know you're right my brother
No one wants to be sad
But remember even the worst vibes
Is a big teacher of creation
And slowly growing up
You realize
That from your problem may born
Your best brainchild
Close your eyes
Ask yourself what's wrong now
No reason to be down
Deep down in your thoughts
You're searching the answer for gaining force
Highly up in your meditation
You'll find the key that will end quickly
Your tribulation
That made you cry
How may lies do you believe in life
Tell me why you don't trust yourself enough
Your world is falling apart
And you can't get up
Sometimes you fall
You always learn from your problems
Create something with every experience you live
So just accept it
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Fallin' Lyrics as written by Riccardo Cantarelli Alessia Capacchione
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