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.
These fists seem strong don't they
they've moved the ground and kept us safe
but they are crumbling, my fingers numbing
I'm not reaching out I'm pushing you away
please trust it's for your well being
I don't want you here when I come down
so no words are spoken
with my eyes wide open
froze in disbelief ready to be found
These hands look strong don't they
they used to hold the world
then It slipped away, I couldn't quite keep it
and nothing isn't blurred
I left my life and my family
like a coward or a hack
now regret hates me
it's fear that saved me
it took the mountains in its path
Put another rock in my hand
help me throw it at me
it's all my fault
throw them all at me
These arms look strong don't they
they used to keep it all
then they stopped working, I had to give up
I closed my eyes and began to fall
I ran, my motives were safety
this stone face all wet with tears
now I have failed here
my hearts impaled dear
I'll wear these scars for all my years
These hands look strong don't they
they hold my head and what's inside
I've tried to train them to stop the shaking
but they won't listen to these lies
there's something out there I promise
it's coming for all of us
and it is evil, and I have seen it
it'll spoil life and devour trust
it's bad when I close them
worse with my eyes open
I see it if I sleep
so I keep my mind blank
and think of bravery
change and hope but I'm so weak
please take me in like I'm family
I've been out for far too long
my stone hearts aching
but I am changing
stay by me, leave me alone
Put another rock in my hand
help me throw it at me
to build this wall
and separate me
they've moved the ground and kept us safe
but they are crumbling, my fingers numbing
I'm not reaching out I'm pushing you away
please trust it's for your well being
I don't want you here when I come down
so no words are spoken
with my eyes wide open
froze in disbelief ready to be found
These hands look strong don't they
they used to hold the world
then It slipped away, I couldn't quite keep it
and nothing isn't blurred
I left my life and my family
like a coward or a hack
now regret hates me
it's fear that saved me
it took the mountains in its path
Put another rock in my hand
help me throw it at me
it's all my fault
throw them all at me
These arms look strong don't they
they used to keep it all
then they stopped working, I had to give up
I closed my eyes and began to fall
I ran, my motives were safety
this stone face all wet with tears
now I have failed here
my hearts impaled dear
I'll wear these scars for all my years
These hands look strong don't they
they hold my head and what's inside
I've tried to train them to stop the shaking
but they won't listen to these lies
there's something out there I promise
it's coming for all of us
and it is evil, and I have seen it
it'll spoil life and devour trust
it's bad when I close them
worse with my eyes open
I see it if I sleep
so I keep my mind blank
and think of bravery
change and hope but I'm so weak
please take me in like I'm family
I've been out for far too long
my stone hearts aching
but I am changing
stay by me, leave me alone
Put another rock in my hand
help me throw it at me
to build this wall
and separate me
Lyrics submitted by TeamAlphaDoG
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