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.
Moving on
Just moving in slow motion
To keep the pain to a minimal
Weightless, only wait for a fall
How long must I wait for you?
I dance in the evening
How long must I wait for you
To become what I need?
Holding on to veneers
His words end from birthdays
Goodbye to our emptiness
Yeah that's when I saw her
Hold me back
Hold me back
All I am
All I am
How long
Before the last dance
How come he's the one
To let me down
How can the light glows
Different in the evening
How can the stars
Distance into daylight?
Like it's alright
Like it's alright
Just moving in slow motion
To keep the pain to a minimal
Weightless, only wait for a fall
How long must I wait for you?
I dance in the evening
How long must I wait for you
To become what I need?
Holding on to veneers
His words end from birthdays
Goodbye to our emptiness
Yeah that's when I saw her
Hold me back
Hold me back
All I am
All I am
How long
Before the last dance
How come he's the one
To let me down
How can the light glows
Different in the evening
How can the stars
Distance into daylight?
Like it's alright
Like it's alright
Lyrics submitted by TheCatsDiamond
How Lyrics as written by Elena Veronica Tonra Igor Alexandre Haefeli
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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