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.
I check the time, it's 4:00 a.m.
And I just passed the westside buildings
All the broken glass
As I try to shake the cold away, but anyways,
It's late at night and I'm about to crack
And decide to just walk the tracks
That I just walked yesterday.
And I just passed the westside buildings
All the broken glass
As I try to shake the cold away, but anyways,
It's late at night and I'm about to crack
And decide to just walk the tracks
That I just walked yesterday.
Lyrics submitted by sawg
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who knew so much meaning could be found in a simple ska song?
I feel like I know what it's like to live in gainesville but I've been there like twice.
One of the most profound songs I've ever heard. Every word is perfectly placed, none are extraneous (broken can be easily interchanged with "fucking"). Simple, beautiful, and ironically placed after "short on ideas" which basically says there's nothing left to say.
Oh my God there is. Oh my God. Pick up Hello Rockview.
This is their best song. I can't understand how it doesn't have more comments. Actually I can, most people's taste is up their ass.
i agree with itipezgirl somewhat. kinda like a waste of a day, but its 4am, what the fuck else could you be doing? he was probably lying in bed, and wanted one last cigarette for the day, so he decides to take a walk around the block while smoking. when out there he realizes that this is the same thing he did yesterday, and will probably do tomorrow.
Don't forget the other part:
But have I been thinking, yeah, too much tonight? When I realize just how my life's gone fine
"but I'm OK"
a state of self reflection in the middle of a mid-night stroll and smoke. I've done that before. It's easier to go through the motions and shut the brain down just to get through. Best to keep moving doing something, anything to stay distracted from the pains of reality
Man I love less than jake. I always was more into the Short Ideas Part. You guys got some wisdom, and damn idk if it's the weed or the adderall but thank you for your descriptions
Man I love less than jake. I always was more into the Short Ideas Part. You guys got some wisdom, and damn idk if it's the weed or the adderall but thank you for your descriptions