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 A Kite"
Like a Kite
I'm coming back
I traveled far
And now that I lost my map
I'm searching for the start
[chorus]
I want to feel you deeper
I sailed a lonely sea
Just like an aimless drifter
I sailed the lonely sea
I'm coming back
You arm my legs to race
And now that I'm on your side
There's nothing we can't face
[chorus]
I want to feel you deeper
I sailed a lonely sea
Just like an aimless drifter
I sailed the lonely sea
I'm coming back
I'm coming back for good
And now that I've froze my eyes
I'll stay to the end of the world
Oh my heart, oh my soul
They are shifting towards you now
On my way I found gold
In a book, through a storm
And light is all I see
A blazing trinity
[chorus]
I want to feel you deeper
I sailed a lonely sea
Just like an aimless drifter
I sailed the lonely sea
I made you cry
You were lonely just as I
But you held me like a kite
Right by your side [1x]
Like a Kite
I'm coming back
I traveled far
And now that I lost my map
I'm searching for the start
[chorus]
I want to feel you deeper
I sailed a lonely sea
Just like an aimless drifter
I sailed the lonely sea
I'm coming back
You arm my legs to race
And now that I'm on your side
There's nothing we can't face
[chorus]
I want to feel you deeper
I sailed a lonely sea
Just like an aimless drifter
I sailed the lonely sea
I'm coming back
I'm coming back for good
And now that I've froze my eyes
I'll stay to the end of the world
Oh my heart, oh my soul
They are shifting towards you now
On my way I found gold
In a book, through a storm
And light is all I see
A blazing trinity
[chorus]
I want to feel you deeper
I sailed a lonely sea
Just like an aimless drifter
I sailed the lonely sea
I made you cry
You were lonely just as I
But you held me like a kite
Right by your side [1x]
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Like a Kite Lyrics as written by Adam Bravin Justin Warfield
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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