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.
Like to believe there's something more out there
Like to believe that I'm not the only one
Who looks around and feels overcome
So much to do and too many choices
Which one will be the road that becomes my own?
Should I act or should I take it slow?
'Cause when the nagging feeling takes hold
I have to leave it alone, ooh
Well I'm anxious and restless
I guess that's what it's like to be young
Well I'm anxious and restless
I guess that's what it's like to be young
Sweet little girl dreamed of the day when
She'd stand up tall and tell the whole world her plan
Her voice would shine as she takes command
Now she'll be heard, she's got the forum
It has arrived, this moment is here for her
But she finds it doesn't matter
Well she's got nothing to say now that this day has come, ooh
Well I'm speachless and tongue tied
I guess that's what it's like to be young
Well I'm speachless and tongue tied
I guess that's what it's like to be young
Living day by day gets harder to face
When all the questions drive you insane
Pick one up, throw it into the sky
I want to feel free and have fun
'Cause that's what it really means
To be young
I bring it on and drive myself crazy
I want it all and then I want noones help
I need to make it by myself
And if I achieve what I think I wanted
Will I receive a medal of happiness?
Will it make my confusion less?
'Cause when the nagging feeling takes hold
I have to leave it alone, ooh
Well I'm anxious and restless
I guess that's what it's like to be young
Well I'm anxious and restless
I guess that's what it's like to be young
Well I'm anxious and restless
I guess that's what it's like to be young
Like to believe that I'm not the only one
Who looks around and feels overcome
So much to do and too many choices
Which one will be the road that becomes my own?
Should I act or should I take it slow?
'Cause when the nagging feeling takes hold
I have to leave it alone, ooh
Well I'm anxious and restless
I guess that's what it's like to be young
Well I'm anxious and restless
I guess that's what it's like to be young
Sweet little girl dreamed of the day when
She'd stand up tall and tell the whole world her plan
Her voice would shine as she takes command
Now she'll be heard, she's got the forum
It has arrived, this moment is here for her
But she finds it doesn't matter
Well she's got nothing to say now that this day has come, ooh
Well I'm speachless and tongue tied
I guess that's what it's like to be young
Well I'm speachless and tongue tied
I guess that's what it's like to be young
Living day by day gets harder to face
When all the questions drive you insane
Pick one up, throw it into the sky
I want to feel free and have fun
'Cause that's what it really means
To be young
I bring it on and drive myself crazy
I want it all and then I want noones help
I need to make it by myself
And if I achieve what I think I wanted
Will I receive a medal of happiness?
Will it make my confusion less?
'Cause when the nagging feeling takes hold
I have to leave it alone, ooh
Well I'm anxious and restless
I guess that's what it's like to be young
Well I'm anxious and restless
I guess that's what it's like to be young
Well I'm anxious and restless
I guess that's what it's like to be young
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I Want It All Lyrics as written by Andrew Wright Simon Smith
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