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.
Don't tell me why
I'm so near to commit a crime
When I stay alone here in front of you
(I'm here)
Illusion falls when you're not honest about the way I feel
I know I need only your voice
Saving all my words only for you
Forgive me
Saving all my words only for you
I don't know why
There's a limit to defy
With the vision of the future at my feet
(I'm here)
The night embrace me while
This picture simply blows me away
I feel I'll need only your voice
And I'm lonely here inside of me
Deep inside of me
Believe in the light in me
And I'm lonely here inside of me
Deep inside of me
Reveal the light in me
Saving all my words only for you
Forgive me
And I'm lonely here inside of me
Deep inside of me
Believe in the light in me
And I'm lonely here inside of me
Deep inside of me
I've never
Never felt myself this way before
I don't want to leave you with my fears
If you'll disappear
Believe in the light in me
Saving all my words only for you
Forgive me
Falling on knees only for you
Forgive me
I'm so near to commit a crime
When I stay alone here in front of you
(I'm here)
Illusion falls when you're not honest about the way I feel
I know I need only your voice
Saving all my words only for you
Forgive me
Saving all my words only for you
I don't know why
There's a limit to defy
With the vision of the future at my feet
(I'm here)
The night embrace me while
This picture simply blows me away
I feel I'll need only your voice
And I'm lonely here inside of me
Deep inside of me
Believe in the light in me
And I'm lonely here inside of me
Deep inside of me
Reveal the light in me
Saving all my words only for you
Forgive me
And I'm lonely here inside of me
Deep inside of me
Believe in the light in me
And I'm lonely here inside of me
Deep inside of me
I've never
Never felt myself this way before
I don't want to leave you with my fears
If you'll disappear
Believe in the light in me
Saving all my words only for you
Forgive me
Falling on knees only for you
Forgive me
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Great version of a great song,
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Oh man I love this song! This is definatly my all time fav. by my all time fav. band. But it kind of sucks because nobody knows who they are, yet they have so much talent and potential. This song is one of those that give you the chills and a rush of adrenaline.