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.
We're running
All of our lives to the beat of the drum
Leave nothing behind
We're running
All of our lives to the beat of the drum
Leave nothing behind
Leave nothing behind
And I know I want to leave you high
I guess that's all I can do
I needed something new
And I know I wanna leave you dry
But like all things I do
They end in something new
I wish there was another way
You could have got me to stay
But when is said and done
I had to leave on the run
We're running
All of our lives to the beat of the drum
Leave nothing behind
We're running
All of our lives to the beat of the drum
Leave nothing behind
So it's too late sometimes
You could have written me a letter
And been so kind
This day makes me wanna die
I need another time
You need another line
I wish there was another way
You could have got me to stay
But when all is said and done
I had to leave on the run
We're running
All of our lives to the beat of the drum
Leave nothing behind
We're running
All of our lives to the beat of the drum
Leave nothing behind
I'll run forever
To get away
From you forever
I'll run forever
To get away
From you forever
I'll run
to the moon
Stay awhile
And drop my anchor
I'll run forever
To get away
From you forever
We're running
All of our lives to the beat of the drum
Leave nothing behind
We're running
All of our lives to the beat of the drum
Leave nothing behind
We're running
All of our lives to the beat of the drum
Leave nothing behind
We're running
All of our lives to the beat of the drum
Leave nothing behind
All of our lives to the beat of the drum
Leave nothing behind
We're running
All of our lives to the beat of the drum
Leave nothing behind
Leave nothing behind
And I know I want to leave you high
I guess that's all I can do
I needed something new
And I know I wanna leave you dry
But like all things I do
They end in something new
I wish there was another way
You could have got me to stay
But when is said and done
I had to leave on the run
We're running
All of our lives to the beat of the drum
Leave nothing behind
We're running
All of our lives to the beat of the drum
Leave nothing behind
So it's too late sometimes
You could have written me a letter
And been so kind
This day makes me wanna die
I need another time
You need another line
I wish there was another way
You could have got me to stay
But when all is said and done
I had to leave on the run
We're running
All of our lives to the beat of the drum
Leave nothing behind
We're running
All of our lives to the beat of the drum
Leave nothing behind
I'll run forever
To get away
From you forever
I'll run forever
To get away
From you forever
I'll run
to the moon
Stay awhile
And drop my anchor
I'll run forever
To get away
From you forever
We're running
All of our lives to the beat of the drum
Leave nothing behind
We're running
All of our lives to the beat of the drum
Leave nothing behind
We're running
All of our lives to the beat of the drum
Leave nothing behind
We're running
All of our lives to the beat of the drum
Leave nothing behind
Lyrics submitted by Whateverathon1
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