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.
The more we rush about, the less we do
I never saw you drift away
The more we spin around, the less we move
I never saw your spirit break
I wish that I could be a journey's end
But you are only passing through, yeah
It's not for me to try to steal your way
I wish you well in all you do
Just say you'll watch how you go
Be gracious with your light
And may the years be kind now
Just say you'll mind how you roam
The things that we have shared
Will soon be left behind now
I hope you know that you're a graceful soul
You fill the room with hope and light
It's only right that you should go your way
'Cause nothing ever lasts that long
Just say you'll watch how you go
Be gracious with your light
And may the years be kind now
Just say you'll mind how you roam
The things that we have shared
Will soon be left behind now
Behind now, behind now, behind now
Just say you'll watch how you go
Be gracious with your light
And may the years be kind now
Just say you'll mind how you roam
The things that we have shared
Will soon be left behind now
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
The things that we have shared
Will still remain behind now
I never saw you drift away
The more we spin around, the less we move
I never saw your spirit break
I wish that I could be a journey's end
But you are only passing through, yeah
It's not for me to try to steal your way
I wish you well in all you do
Just say you'll watch how you go
Be gracious with your light
And may the years be kind now
Just say you'll mind how you roam
The things that we have shared
Will soon be left behind now
I hope you know that you're a graceful soul
You fill the room with hope and light
It's only right that you should go your way
'Cause nothing ever lasts that long
Just say you'll watch how you go
Be gracious with your light
And may the years be kind now
Just say you'll mind how you roam
The things that we have shared
Will soon be left behind now
Behind now, behind now, behind now
Just say you'll watch how you go
Be gracious with your light
And may the years be kind now
Just say you'll mind how you roam
The things that we have shared
Will soon be left behind now
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
The things that we have shared
Will still remain behind now
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Watch How You Go Lyrics as written by Richard David Hughes Jesse Quin
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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"The more we rush about, the less we do I never saw you drift away The more we spin around, the less we move I never saw your spirit break"
1st part is pretty clear, because the more we fuss, the worse things come out.
Strange, that nobody noticed that part: "I wish that I could be a journey's end But you are only passing through, yeah" In my mind, what he means - is that he wanted her to be his last love, the one he would stay with until the end of his days. He wanted to be the only and the last love for her also, but she just passed through and went to another guy.
Then he just says how graceful she is and wishes her good luck. It's a very good thing especially from a man.
What I don't understand in this song is "Just say you'll watch how you go" Maybe the case is my bad english, can somebody explain me the meaning? How can she say, that she will watch how SHE goes?
@annaoomph I took it as, be careful. Be careful what you put your energy into. Don't waste your life, etc..<br />