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.
It was an early morning phone call December
That got my attention
They called to tell me that you were gone
You were the strength of all my hopes and inspirations
You were the music in my song
Sometimes what doesn't seem so fair
That's what makes us more aware
I know you're smiling
I know you're singing, I know that you're in a better place
Where angels wings caress you
But I still miss you
More than leaves are falling this October
It's just that I wanted to stand with you for awhile
Now I"m walking throught a doorway to tomorrow
More like running, running out of time
Sometimes what doesn't seem so fair
That's what makes us more aware
I know you're smiling
I know you're singing, I know that you're in a better place
Where angels wings caress you
But I still miss you
That got my attention
They called to tell me that you were gone
You were the strength of all my hopes and inspirations
You were the music in my song
Sometimes what doesn't seem so fair
That's what makes us more aware
I know you're smiling
I know you're singing, I know that you're in a better place
Where angels wings caress you
But I still miss you
More than leaves are falling this October
It's just that I wanted to stand with you for awhile
Now I"m walking throught a doorway to tomorrow
More like running, running out of time
Sometimes what doesn't seem so fair
That's what makes us more aware
I know you're smiling
I know you're singing, I know that you're in a better place
Where angels wings caress you
But I still miss you
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