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.
Sometimes the night seems to go on for days
When it's hard to see the light through the darkness and haze
While the world around you makes you feel out of place
And the burdens that you carry are just too hard to face
Just reach out and he'll reach in
Take your broken heart and make it whole again
It don't matter who you are or where you've been
Just reach out and he'll reach in
Standin' in a crowd but still all alone
Cryin' out for answers that nobody knows
Everybody's busy lookin' out for themselves
Is there anyone who really cares about anyone else?
Just reach out and he'll reach in
Take your broken heart and make it whole again
It don't matter who you are or where you've been
Just reach out and he'll reach in
You say you've walked ten thousand steps away
But did you know that it's only one step back?
Because the one who hears you when you pray
Is the one who's there beside you and he'll never walk away
Just reach out and he'll reach in
Take your broken heart and make it whole again
It don't matter who you are or where you've been
Just reach out and he'll reach in
Just reach out and he'll reach in
Take your broken heart and make it whole again
It don't matter who you are or where you've been
Just reach out and he'll reach in
Reach out your way
Reach out your way
Reach out your way
Reach out your way
You know I love you
When it's hard to see the light through the darkness and haze
While the world around you makes you feel out of place
And the burdens that you carry are just too hard to face
Just reach out and he'll reach in
Take your broken heart and make it whole again
It don't matter who you are or where you've been
Just reach out and he'll reach in
Standin' in a crowd but still all alone
Cryin' out for answers that nobody knows
Everybody's busy lookin' out for themselves
Is there anyone who really cares about anyone else?
Just reach out and he'll reach in
Take your broken heart and make it whole again
It don't matter who you are or where you've been
Just reach out and he'll reach in
You say you've walked ten thousand steps away
But did you know that it's only one step back?
Because the one who hears you when you pray
Is the one who's there beside you and he'll never walk away
Just reach out and he'll reach in
Take your broken heart and make it whole again
It don't matter who you are or where you've been
Just reach out and he'll reach in
Just reach out and he'll reach in
Take your broken heart and make it whole again
It don't matter who you are or where you've been
Just reach out and he'll reach in
Reach out your way
Reach out your way
Reach out your way
Reach out your way
You know I love you
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Just Reach Out Lyrics as written by Rich Gootee John Schlitt
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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