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.
Who on earth
Far away the sky is turning grey
Although the sun is shining above right here
No, I won't let the fish eat you...
And of course I know they wouldn't do!
But you're too little to understand that
Say, who on earth can guide us
Help us stear this boat on shore?
The stream might drag us under
Soon we'll hit the waterfall
Say, who on earth can save us
From the thunder in our hearts?
I swear to you, no matter what
We'll never be apart! far away
There is a clear new day...
But it's gonna rain first in our heads
Let's take the car down the highway
And park it down by the bay
Dip our toes into the water
Say who on earth can guide us
Through these misty, curving roads
And lay their hands upon our shoulders
Point out where to go?
Say who on earth can save us
From the thunder in our hearts?
I swear to you, no matter what
They won't tear us apart!
Who eavesdropped behind my chandeliers...
The trolls have all popped out
Everything is here
Easy-peasy lemon time
Tout va bien, cherie
I'm a concubine
I'm a concubine
Far away the sky is turning grey
Although the sun is shining above right here
No, I won't let the fish eat you...
And of course I know they wouldn't do!
But you're too little to understand that
Say, who on earth can guide us
Help us stear this boat on shore?
The stream might drag us under
Soon we'll hit the waterfall
Say, who on earth can save us
From the thunder in our hearts?
I swear to you, no matter what
We'll never be apart! far away
There is a clear new day...
But it's gonna rain first in our heads
Let's take the car down the highway
And park it down by the bay
Dip our toes into the water
Say who on earth can guide us
Through these misty, curving roads
And lay their hands upon our shoulders
Point out where to go?
Say who on earth can save us
From the thunder in our hearts?
I swear to you, no matter what
They won't tear us apart!
Who eavesdropped behind my chandeliers...
The trolls have all popped out
Everything is here
Easy-peasy lemon time
Tout va bien, cherie
I'm a concubine
I'm a concubine
Lyrics submitted by Neon_Like
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