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.
In between us
Good and evil wait
To lie beside us
In our bed we make
In between us
Caution never heeds
We prey on weakness
Then beg for sympathy
In between words
Silence parades so confusion is heard
Our voices afraid
To speak up and reassure
So in between words we remain
In between
In between us
Hope we've yet to see
We long for healings
But the scars never leave
Silence fills the void
Of love and hate
An effective tool
When used to separate
Now separate
Good and evil wait
To lie beside us
In our bed we make
In between us
Caution never heeds
We prey on weakness
Then beg for sympathy
In between words
Silence parades so confusion is heard
Our voices afraid
To speak up and reassure
So in between words we remain
In between
In between us
Hope we've yet to see
We long for healings
But the scars never leave
Silence fills the void
Of love and hate
An effective tool
When used to separate
Now separate
Lyrics submitted by Demau Senae
In Between Lyrics as written by Ed Roland
Lyrics © KAREN SCHAUBEN PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION
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