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 can still taste the ocean
Like it was today
You said please keep on holding
Your hands and the rain it came too soon, I will wait for you
To love me again
I guess I was running from something
I was running back to you
Lost here in London with nothing
I'm still running back to you
If you could love me again
I could let go of everything
If I was an island
In search of castaways
Maybe I'll find you (I'll find you)
Here and the rain it came too soon, I will wait for you
To love me again
I guess I was running from something
I was running back to you
Lost here in London with nothing
I'm still running back to you
If you could love me again
I could let go of everything
The darkest night
Never felt so bright with you by my side
The darkest night
Never felt so bright with you by my side
The darkest night
Never felt so bright with you by my side
The darkest night
Never felt so bright with you by my side
Nothing like the rain, nothing like the rain
When you're in outer space, when you're in outer space
Nothing like the rain, nothing like the rain
When you're in outer space, when you're in outer space
Nothing like the rain, nothing like the rain
When you're in outer space, when you're in outer space
Nothing like the rain, nothing like the rain
When you're in outer space, when you're in outer space
Love me like you did, love me like you did
I'll give you anything, I'll give you anything
Love me like you did, love me like you did
I'll give you anything, I'll give you anything
Carry on, let the good times roll
Sail along, let your path unfold
It won't be long, won't be long, won't be long
You know it's gonna get better
You know it's gonna get better
Say a prayer for the broken bones
'Cause who cares?
We're all going home
And it won't be long, won't be long, won't be long
You know it's gonna get better
You know it's gonna get better
I got one foot in the golden life, one foot in the gutter
So close to the other side, so far from the wonder
I got one foot in the golden life, one foot in the gutter
So sick of the tug of war, that keeps pulling me under
Let the good times roll
Let the good times roll
Carry on, outlast the ignorance
Moving on, survive the innocence
Won't be long, won't be long, won't be long
You know it's gonna get better
Like it was today
You said please keep on holding
Your hands and the rain it came too soon, I will wait for you
To love me again
I guess I was running from something
I was running back to you
Lost here in London with nothing
I'm still running back to you
If you could love me again
I could let go of everything
If I was an island
In search of castaways
Maybe I'll find you (I'll find you)
Here and the rain it came too soon, I will wait for you
To love me again
I guess I was running from something
I was running back to you
Lost here in London with nothing
I'm still running back to you
If you could love me again
I could let go of everything
The darkest night
Never felt so bright with you by my side
The darkest night
Never felt so bright with you by my side
The darkest night
Never felt so bright with you by my side
The darkest night
Never felt so bright with you by my side
Nothing like the rain, nothing like the rain
When you're in outer space, when you're in outer space
Nothing like the rain, nothing like the rain
When you're in outer space, when you're in outer space
Nothing like the rain, nothing like the rain
When you're in outer space, when you're in outer space
Nothing like the rain, nothing like the rain
When you're in outer space, when you're in outer space
Love me like you did, love me like you did
I'll give you anything, I'll give you anything
Love me like you did, love me like you did
I'll give you anything, I'll give you anything
Carry on, let the good times roll
Sail along, let your path unfold
It won't be long, won't be long, won't be long
You know it's gonna get better
You know it's gonna get better
Say a prayer for the broken bones
'Cause who cares?
We're all going home
And it won't be long, won't be long, won't be long
You know it's gonna get better
You know it's gonna get better
I got one foot in the golden life, one foot in the gutter
So close to the other side, so far from the wonder
I got one foot in the golden life, one foot in the gutter
So sick of the tug of war, that keeps pulling me under
Let the good times roll
Let the good times roll
Carry on, outlast the ignorance
Moving on, survive the innocence
Won't be long, won't be long, won't be long
You know it's gonna get better
Lyrics submitted by Mellow_Harsher
Outer Space/Carry On Lyrics as written by Calum Hood Luke Hemmings
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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