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.
Grounded 5 A.M.
The night lite is comforting
But gravity is holding you
Once settled into sleep
You have watched on repeat
The story of your life
Across the ceiling
And in review
You've said the air was singing
It's calling you you don't believe
These things you've never seen
"Good morning, how are you?
The weather's fine, the sky is blue
It's perfect for our seminar
Now close your eyes
And start to breathe
Allow the noise to recede
Allow yourself to drift and fly away
But you just stay
You've said the air was singing
It's calling you you don't believe
These things you've never seen
Did you hear these voices calling
Locked into a conference room
"We're only what our minds assume
And rationale is leaving you
This conceit these systems of belief
Your counselor agrees
"You've always mark these boundaries now you're free
And with relief
You've said the air was singing
It's calling you you don't believe
These things you've never seen
You've said the air was singing
It's calling you you don't believe
These things you've never seen
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Once you had a dream
Of oceans, and sunken cities
Memories of things you've never known
The night lite is comforting
But gravity is holding you
Once settled into sleep
You have watched on repeat
The story of your life
Across the ceiling
And in review
You've said the air was singing
It's calling you you don't believe
These things you've never seen
"Good morning, how are you?
The weather's fine, the sky is blue
It's perfect for our seminar
Now close your eyes
And start to breathe
Allow the noise to recede
Allow yourself to drift and fly away
But you just stay
You've said the air was singing
It's calling you you don't believe
These things you've never seen
Did you hear these voices calling
Locked into a conference room
"We're only what our minds assume
And rationale is leaving you
This conceit these systems of belief
Your counselor agrees
"You've always mark these boundaries now you're free
And with relief
You've said the air was singing
It's calling you you don't believe
These things you've never seen
You've said the air was singing
It's calling you you don't believe
These things you've never seen
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Once you had a dream
Of oceans, and sunken cities
Memories of things you've never known
Lyrics submitted by xpankfrisst
The Lifting Lyrics as written by Michael Mills Peter Buck
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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