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.
I don't know where it all began
I only know what I was told
Now rumours fly in from everywhere
People got so cold
I don't mind
I'll stand anywhere with you anytime
Oh when the night is falling
Conversation just wastes your time
Oh I'll fall in line
I'll fall in line
People make up the wildest things
I know that sometimes they're true
But you don't have to hide a thing from me
I've had my troubles too
I've got time
To keep walking beside you forever
Girl I don't mind
When the streets are empty
Oh and you're feeling lost and left behind
I'll fall in line
I'll fall in line
I've seen the shadows coming over you
When some fool drags you down
You know they're watching everything you do
Don't let it turn you around
Walk on by
Don't let the world of suggestion catch your eye
Oh when the night is falling girl and you need
Someone to hide behind
Oh I'll fall in line
I'll fall in line
I'll fall in line
I only know what I was told
Now rumours fly in from everywhere
People got so cold
I don't mind
I'll stand anywhere with you anytime
Oh when the night is falling
Conversation just wastes your time
Oh I'll fall in line
I'll fall in line
People make up the wildest things
I know that sometimes they're true
But you don't have to hide a thing from me
I've had my troubles too
I've got time
To keep walking beside you forever
Girl I don't mind
When the streets are empty
Oh and you're feeling lost and left behind
I'll fall in line
I'll fall in line
I've seen the shadows coming over you
When some fool drags you down
You know they're watching everything you do
Don't let it turn you around
Walk on by
Don't let the world of suggestion catch your eye
Oh when the night is falling girl and you need
Someone to hide behind
Oh I'll fall in line
I'll fall in line
I'll fall in line
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Fall in Line Lyrics as written by Jim Cuddy Greg Keelor
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