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 never thought about it before
Just close your eyes and ignore
The dark that troubles you most
Don't let it be here
And if you see it again
Hold your breath and pretend
That you're already dead
You'll never be alone
I will always hold your hand, I'll never let you fall
'Cause nothing, nothing else matters at all
If you're scared, just think of me, 'cause you know I'd never let you be
Anywhere but with me
Forget the story you heard
Why are you worried about the dirt?
I don't think that you'll mind
When it's your time
'Cause I will be there with you
And we'll figure out what to do
So that you don't get bored
You'll never be alone
I will always hold your hand, I'll never let you fall
'Cause nothing, nothing else matters at all
If you're scared, just think of me, 'cause you know I'd never let you be
Anywhere but with me
So try to sleep with a smile
Promise I'll wait a while
To make sure that you moved on
You won't be lost
I will always hold your hand, I'll never let you fall
'Cause nothing, nothing else matters at all
If you're scared, just think of me, 'cause you know I'd never let you be
Anywhere but with me
Just close your eyes and ignore
The dark that troubles you most
Don't let it be here
And if you see it again
Hold your breath and pretend
That you're already dead
You'll never be alone
I will always hold your hand, I'll never let you fall
'Cause nothing, nothing else matters at all
If you're scared, just think of me, 'cause you know I'd never let you be
Anywhere but with me
Forget the story you heard
Why are you worried about the dirt?
I don't think that you'll mind
When it's your time
'Cause I will be there with you
And we'll figure out what to do
So that you don't get bored
You'll never be alone
I will always hold your hand, I'll never let you fall
'Cause nothing, nothing else matters at all
If you're scared, just think of me, 'cause you know I'd never let you be
Anywhere but with me
So try to sleep with a smile
Promise I'll wait a while
To make sure that you moved on
You won't be lost
I will always hold your hand, I'll never let you fall
'Cause nothing, nothing else matters at all
If you're scared, just think of me, 'cause you know I'd never let you be
Anywhere but with me
Lyrics submitted by poptartandcheese
Cricket Lyrics as written by Donald V. Dunn Stephen Lee Cropper
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Hipgnosis Songs Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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