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.
Would you wait up for me
If I call in a minute?
It's hard to be here
This time zone's a killer
And it's all on me
You caught me having a moment
I'll let you know when it's over
I'll let you know when it's over
Lost your voice on the line
Giving me too much credit
Must be out of my mind
Love leaves if you let it
So let me know if it's over
So let me know if it's over
So let me know if it's over
I know that I live in the letdowns
Did I already fade to the background?
'Cause I've been on the run for some time now (some time now)
So let me know if it's over
So let me know if it's over
Got your note in the air
I replied on the pavement
I'm afraid to find out
If you mean what you're saying
I just want to come home
Is it still my apartment?
On that red eye flight
Move through the darkness
So let me know if it's over
So let me know if it's over
So let me know if it's over
So let me know if it's over
If I call in a minute?
It's hard to be here
This time zone's a killer
And it's all on me
You caught me having a moment
I'll let you know when it's over
I'll let you know when it's over
Lost your voice on the line
Giving me too much credit
Must be out of my mind
Love leaves if you let it
So let me know if it's over
So let me know if it's over
So let me know if it's over
I know that I live in the letdowns
Did I already fade to the background?
'Cause I've been on the run for some time now (some time now)
So let me know if it's over
So let me know if it's over
Got your note in the air
I replied on the pavement
I'm afraid to find out
If you mean what you're saying
I just want to come home
Is it still my apartment?
On that red eye flight
Move through the darkness
So let me know if it's over
So let me know if it's over
So let me know if it's over
So let me know if it's over
Lyrics submitted by Mellow_Harsher
All On Me Lyrics as written by Paul Marc Rousseau Blake Harnage
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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