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.
Here!
Kill me with this knife instead.
It's rusted and dull.
I'm sure you can't miss, slice it on my wrist just once.
That's all it will take, Because I'm weaker than the day you walked away
Now take this salt and shove it in my wound.
And remind me what it's like to feel again.
I'm dying and tomorrows just to late.
Are you coming back? Are you coming back?
After all has been said and done?
Will you show your face at my grave?
Will you bring flowers to my end?
Now! All alone in this box, It's dark and I'm sure
the thought of you is on my mind, so I..
Will float above you with this pale look on my face!
I will stay so close yet far away
I'll watch you live your life, with a smile on your face.
Are you coming back? Are you coming back?
After all has been said and done?
Will you show your face at my grave?
Will you bring flowers to my end?
Kill me with this knife instead.
It's rusted and dull.
I'm sure you can't miss, slice it on my wrist just once.
That's all it will take, Because I'm weaker than the day you walked away
Now take this salt and shove it in my wound.
And remind me what it's like to feel again.
I'm dying and tomorrows just to late.
Are you coming back? Are you coming back?
After all has been said and done?
Will you show your face at my grave?
Will you bring flowers to my end?
Now! All alone in this box, It's dark and I'm sure
the thought of you is on my mind, so I..
Will float above you with this pale look on my face!
I will stay so close yet far away
I'll watch you live your life, with a smile on your face.
Are you coming back? Are you coming back?
After all has been said and done?
Will you show your face at my grave?
Will you bring flowers to my end?
Lyrics submitted by devenir.x.thursday
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