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.
Back on the train
to find me another one
Charcoal and steam
and you on my mind
You see I find you in places
like sunsets and melodies
I'm cold when it storms in my summer fire
But if breathing's harder
As we get farther
Forecast weather nearby
But if waiting's torture
I'll take another one
For you I'll take another one
You're still on my mind
I'm halfway asleep
I feel you right next to me
The sound of your heartbeat
what keeps me awake
Oh baby just as you are
God, you're a sight to see
And every part of me
is wanting you more
But if breathing's harder
As we get farther
Forecast weather nearby
But if waiting's torture
I'll take another one
For you I'll take another one
You're still on my mind
I love all that we are
I love all that we are
I love all that we are
All that we are
All we are
I love all we are
I love all that we are
All that we are
But if breathing's harder
As we get farther
Forecast weather nearby
But if waiting's torture
Take another one
Ooh, for you I'll take another one
Eh, you're still on my mind
I love all that we are
I love all that we are
All that we are
All that we are
to find me another one
Charcoal and steam
and you on my mind
You see I find you in places
like sunsets and melodies
I'm cold when it storms in my summer fire
But if breathing's harder
As we get farther
Forecast weather nearby
But if waiting's torture
I'll take another one
For you I'll take another one
You're still on my mind
I'm halfway asleep
I feel you right next to me
The sound of your heartbeat
what keeps me awake
Oh baby just as you are
God, you're a sight to see
And every part of me
is wanting you more
But if breathing's harder
As we get farther
Forecast weather nearby
But if waiting's torture
I'll take another one
For you I'll take another one
You're still on my mind
I love all that we are
I love all that we are
I love all that we are
All that we are
All we are
I love all we are
I love all that we are
All that we are
But if breathing's harder
As we get farther
Forecast weather nearby
But if waiting's torture
Take another one
Ooh, for you I'll take another one
Eh, you're still on my mind
I love all that we are
I love all that we are
All that we are
All that we are
Lyrics submitted by Mellow_Harsher
All That We Are Lyrics as written by Matthew James Ostrander Justin Furstenfeld
Lyrics © Hipgnosis Songs Group
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