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.
My oh my this hair of gold
Pull it back from over your eyes.
I know you're scared and alone
But you don't have to hide.
You need to take your time
So I'll set you free.
I don't want you when you're blind.
And in time you'll come back to me.
So I'll wait for that day
When I hear you say
"Don't drop me 'cause I'm hopin' to land
In your hands."
And if you
Don't believe
I promise to make you see
I'll come find you
But mind you it's time
You are mine
Forever mine
And now it's winter settin' in
Two days is auld lang syne
But you don't like the shape you're in
This year has peace to find
But if you feel like you could fall
Maybe I could fall too
But if you give it, give it all
'Cause if you promise me the best of you
Then I'll wait for that day
When I hear you say
Don't drop me 'cause I'm hopin' to land
In your hands
And if you don't believe
I promise to make you see
I'll come find you
Mind you it's time
You are mine
Forever mine
You're scared if you wait too long
Your light won't guide me home
But don't be frightened by the dark before dawn
Sometimes we must go ahead alone
'Til then I'll wait
For that day
When I hear you say
Don't drop me 'cause I'm hopin' to land
In your hands
And if you don't believe
I promise to make you see
I'll come find you
Mind you it's time
You are mine
Forever mine
Pull it back from over your eyes.
I know you're scared and alone
But you don't have to hide.
You need to take your time
So I'll set you free.
I don't want you when you're blind.
And in time you'll come back to me.
So I'll wait for that day
When I hear you say
"Don't drop me 'cause I'm hopin' to land
In your hands."
And if you
Don't believe
I promise to make you see
I'll come find you
But mind you it's time
You are mine
Forever mine
And now it's winter settin' in
Two days is auld lang syne
But you don't like the shape you're in
This year has peace to find
But if you feel like you could fall
Maybe I could fall too
But if you give it, give it all
'Cause if you promise me the best of you
Then I'll wait for that day
When I hear you say
Don't drop me 'cause I'm hopin' to land
In your hands
And if you don't believe
I promise to make you see
I'll come find you
Mind you it's time
You are mine
Forever mine
You're scared if you wait too long
Your light won't guide me home
But don't be frightened by the dark before dawn
Sometimes we must go ahead alone
'Til then I'll wait
For that day
When I hear you say
Don't drop me 'cause I'm hopin' to land
In your hands
And if you don't believe
I promise to make you see
I'll come find you
Mind you it's time
You are mine
Forever mine
Lyrics submitted by Mellow_Harsher
In Your Hands Lyrics as written by Joshua Radin
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Missing Link Music
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