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.
[Verse 1]
I found my place in a darkened room that we
We could not save
Despite what you say, I can suffer too
I'm human just like you
Now I can’t run, but I can pull myself apart
It's said and done, but yet we end up back at the start again
Remember when I said this is the end?
[Chorus]
And now I'm so far gone
Can you change my name?
Can you replace my pain?
I know I’m not all wrong
So throw away my parts
And burn my blackened heart, yeah
Now I'm broken, I'm scraps, yet I'm the monster
You bring me back to life
So you can watch me die
You can't tame me, just blame me, make me obsolete
There's nothing left to say
Just let me fade away
Just let me fade away
[Verse 2]
Let's see how many pieces you can cut me into
Let's count all the excuses
That you’ve got piled up inside your room
Will this be over soon?
It’s the sweet, sweet sound of eternal silence
Won't you keep it down?
Because all of this is not for you
No one will, no one will play by your rules
[Chorus]
And now I’m so far gone
Can you change my name?
Can you replace my pain?
I know I'm not all wrong
So throw away my parts
And burn my blackened heart, yeah
Now I'm broken, I'm scraps, yet I’m the monster
You bring me back to life
So you can watch me die
You can't tame me, just blame me, make me obsolete
There's nothing left to say
Just let me fade away
[Outro]
So far gone
Can you change my name?
C-c-can you replace my pain?
I'm not all wrong
So throw away my parts
And burn my blackened heart
I found my place in a darkened room that we
We could not save
Despite what you say, I can suffer too
I'm human just like you
Now I can’t run, but I can pull myself apart
It's said and done, but yet we end up back at the start again
Remember when I said this is the end?
[Chorus]
And now I'm so far gone
Can you change my name?
Can you replace my pain?
I know I’m not all wrong
So throw away my parts
And burn my blackened heart, yeah
Now I'm broken, I'm scraps, yet I'm the monster
You bring me back to life
So you can watch me die
You can't tame me, just blame me, make me obsolete
There's nothing left to say
Just let me fade away
Just let me fade away
[Verse 2]
Let's see how many pieces you can cut me into
Let's count all the excuses
That you’ve got piled up inside your room
Will this be over soon?
It’s the sweet, sweet sound of eternal silence
Won't you keep it down?
Because all of this is not for you
No one will, no one will play by your rules
[Chorus]
And now I’m so far gone
Can you change my name?
Can you replace my pain?
I know I'm not all wrong
So throw away my parts
And burn my blackened heart, yeah
Now I'm broken, I'm scraps, yet I’m the monster
You bring me back to life
So you can watch me die
You can't tame me, just blame me, make me obsolete
There's nothing left to say
Just let me fade away
[Outro]
So far gone
Can you change my name?
C-c-can you replace my pain?
I'm not all wrong
So throw away my parts
And burn my blackened heart
Lyrics submitted by Mellow_Harsher
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