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.
Well outside the rain falls down
And there's a pool of mirrored streetlights on the ground
And it's the evening after the night before
When my mind is knocking on my door
But I'm pretty sure there's nobody at home.
And I'm trying to leave everything
That I used to do
Trying to save something I can use.
Chorus:
And Out There the sun is shining
And Out There they won't know your name
And Out there you get by without lying
And Out There you won't feel the same.
We're talking 'round in circles
Every day of the week
And I know you're trying to help
But I just turn the other cheek
And I'm taking my own pulse
Taking the pressure of my blood
But I can't find my own heartbeat
And I'd change it if I could.
Chorus
Out there©2004 Declan Murray / Amith Narayan
And there's a pool of mirrored streetlights on the ground
And it's the evening after the night before
When my mind is knocking on my door
But I'm pretty sure there's nobody at home.
And I'm trying to leave everything
That I used to do
Trying to save something I can use.
Chorus:
And Out There the sun is shining
And Out There they won't know your name
And Out there you get by without lying
And Out There you won't feel the same.
We're talking 'round in circles
Every day of the week
And I know you're trying to help
But I just turn the other cheek
And I'm taking my own pulse
Taking the pressure of my blood
But I can't find my own heartbeat
And I'd change it if I could.
Chorus
Out there©2004 Declan Murray / Amith Narayan
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Out There Lyrics as written by Declan Murray Amith Narayan
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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