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.
Steadily sinking while wading my way through,
Through current that always carries me out of view
I'm always unable to say what i need to
The road that brought us together takes me away from you
There is no future just struggling to stay afloat
No plans for children, no plans for growing old
Everything i have laid out is all true
The road that brought us together has taken me away from you
I'm not gonna change after everything i've been thru
Even if i could i know you wouldn't want me to
But i'm in pain and i don't know what i should do
The road that brought us together has taken me away from you
The road that brought us together has taken me away from you
The road that brought us together has taken me away from you
Through current that always carries me out of view
I'm always unable to say what i need to
The road that brought us together takes me away from you
There is no future just struggling to stay afloat
No plans for children, no plans for growing old
Everything i have laid out is all true
The road that brought us together has taken me away from you
I'm not gonna change after everything i've been thru
Even if i could i know you wouldn't want me to
But i'm in pain and i don't know what i should do
The road that brought us together has taken me away from you
The road that brought us together has taken me away from you
The road that brought us together has taken me away from you
Add your thoughts
Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.
Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!
More Featured Meanings
Light Up The Sky
Van Halen
Van Halen
Bron-Y-Aur Stomp
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
This is about bronies. They communicate by stomping.
Holiday
Bee Gees
Bee Gees
@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
Magical
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
How would you describe the feeling of being in love? For Ed Sheeran, the word is “Magical.” in HIS three-minute album opener, he makes an attempt to capture the beauty and delicacy of true love with words. He describes the magic of it all over a bright Pop song produced by Aaron Dessner.
American Town
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran shares a short story of reconnecting with an old flame on “American Town.” The track is about a holiday Ed Sheeran spends with his countrywoman who resides in America. The two are back together after a long period apart, and get around to enjoying a bunch of fun activities while rekindling the flames of their romance.