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.
where was i when he wiped the lip gloss from his chin i know exactly where
you've been it's bearing on my weakened mind and when and where did you decide to suck the
imagery out of life i know exactly what's gone down it's never going to last forever i gave my breath
to you it's in everything we do welli know that i've done wrong but it doesn't mean that there's no
love in this in this broken heart of mine you take one last breath this time when you cross that line
why should you carry all the weight.
you've been it's bearing on my weakened mind and when and where did you decide to suck the
imagery out of life i know exactly what's gone down it's never going to last forever i gave my breath
to you it's in everything we do welli know that i've done wrong but it doesn't mean that there's no
love in this in this broken heart of mine you take one last breath this time when you cross that line
why should you carry all the weight.
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