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.
I don't want to feel the ground
when you finally let me down
i don't want to fade away
if i'm standing in your way
so go from my gate
i want to see you walking in away
with that look on your face
don't hide it away
so you can leave me and not be lonely
this time's too slow to speak
and i am waiting to believe
this flame's too dim to keep
the kettle watching me
your shadow's on my wall
it's grown much too tall
you reach for my ceiling
night becomes day
you can leave me and not be lonely
you're standing at my door
but your not knocking, not like before
you open up to speak
there are no words left for you to breathe
my hand's tied to your sleeve
my heart's tied to a key
it won't blow me away
if i'm holding on tight
you can leave me and not be lonely
when you finally let me down
i don't want to fade away
if i'm standing in your way
so go from my gate
i want to see you walking in away
with that look on your face
don't hide it away
so you can leave me and not be lonely
this time's too slow to speak
and i am waiting to believe
this flame's too dim to keep
the kettle watching me
your shadow's on my wall
it's grown much too tall
you reach for my ceiling
night becomes day
you can leave me and not be lonely
you're standing at my door
but your not knocking, not like before
you open up to speak
there are no words left for you to breathe
my hand's tied to your sleeve
my heart's tied to a key
it won't blow me away
if i'm holding on tight
you can leave me and not be lonely
Lyrics submitted by Emzee4life
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