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.
As you calculate the time it'll take for me to collapse.
You're pacified in your complacency with me,
As you claim the truth, with blades between your teeth.
But I refuse to feed a stray
I don't think I can fight anymore with your arrogance, lack of self control
I don't wanna give in to the signs of your empathy,
And I fear of what might unfold.
And I know you'll never surrender the evidence
That proves you're responsible,
For all the things you've done to destroy your innocence.
You come around now,
And you ask for directions from me.
But I don't have a fuckin' thing to give to you.
I had to break down, for you to break down,
And now you're forcing me to pick up all these pieces
Honestly, I can't hold the weight
(So heavy) Of all the memories
(God help me) Of all the times
(You walked away) That you walked away
I don't think I can fight anymore with your arrogance, lack of self control
I don't wanna give in to the signs of your empathy
And I fear of what might unfold
And I know you'll never surrender the evidence
That proves you're responsible
For all the things you've done to destroy your innocence
So run away!
I don't think I can fight anymore with your arrogance, lack of self control
I don't wanna give in to the signs of your empathy
And I fear of what might unfold
And I know you'll never surrender the evidence
That proves you're responsible
For all the things you've done to destroy your innocence
So run away (run away)
Run away (run away)
You're pacified in your complacency with me,
As you claim the truth, with blades between your teeth.
But I refuse to feed a stray
I don't think I can fight anymore with your arrogance, lack of self control
I don't wanna give in to the signs of your empathy,
And I fear of what might unfold.
And I know you'll never surrender the evidence
That proves you're responsible,
For all the things you've done to destroy your innocence.
You come around now,
And you ask for directions from me.
But I don't have a fuckin' thing to give to you.
I had to break down, for you to break down,
And now you're forcing me to pick up all these pieces
Honestly, I can't hold the weight
(So heavy) Of all the memories
(God help me) Of all the times
(You walked away) That you walked away
I don't think I can fight anymore with your arrogance, lack of self control
I don't wanna give in to the signs of your empathy
And I fear of what might unfold
And I know you'll never surrender the evidence
That proves you're responsible
For all the things you've done to destroy your innocence
So run away!
I don't think I can fight anymore with your arrogance, lack of self control
I don't wanna give in to the signs of your empathy
And I fear of what might unfold
And I know you'll never surrender the evidence
That proves you're responsible
For all the things you've done to destroy your innocence
So run away (run away)
Run away (run away)
Lyrics submitted by blackdeath24
The Evidence Lyrics as written by John D'angelo Carol Roberts
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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