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.
What would say if I asked you not to go
To forget everyone, forget everything
And start over with me
Would you take my hand and never let me go
Promise me you'll never let me go
And now the stars aren't out tonight
But, neither are we to look up at them
Why does hello feel like good bye
These memories can't replace
These wishes I wish and Dreams I chase
Take this broken heart and make it right
I feel like I've lost everything when you're gone
Left Remembering what it's like
To have you here with me
I thought you should know you're not making this easy
I never thought I'd be the one to say
"Please don't, please don't leave me"
I feel like I've lost everything when you're gone
Left Remembering what it's like
To have you here with me
I thought you should know you're not making this easy
You're not making this easy
Take my hand and never let me go(x2)
Promise me
You'll never let go(x4)
Make this last forever
I feel like I've lost everything when you're gone
Left Remembering what it's like
To have you here with me
I thought you should know
You're not making this easy(x6)
So, I fall asleep tonight
Cause that brings me closer to you.
To forget everyone, forget everything
And start over with me
Would you take my hand and never let me go
Promise me you'll never let me go
And now the stars aren't out tonight
But, neither are we to look up at them
Why does hello feel like good bye
These memories can't replace
These wishes I wish and Dreams I chase
Take this broken heart and make it right
I feel like I've lost everything when you're gone
Left Remembering what it's like
To have you here with me
I thought you should know you're not making this easy
I never thought I'd be the one to say
"Please don't, please don't leave me"
I feel like I've lost everything when you're gone
Left Remembering what it's like
To have you here with me
I thought you should know you're not making this easy
You're not making this easy
Take my hand and never let me go(x2)
Promise me
You'll never let go(x4)
Make this last forever
I feel like I've lost everything when you're gone
Left Remembering what it's like
To have you here with me
I thought you should know
You're not making this easy(x6)
So, I fall asleep tonight
Cause that brings me closer to you.
Lyrics submitted by XxLoserDanxX
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Wow.Just heard it.Sounds pretty good.I don't know why noone is commenting on their songs.This guy can write."So is that what u call a getaway,tell me what you got away with cause I've seen more spine in jellyfish,seen more guts........."-Brand New(hell yea)
amazing band. cant wait for the LP. amazing song as well. too bad i can relate with it...
amazing band. cant wait for the LP. amazing song as well. too bad i can relate with it...
fucking double post....
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this is def their best song so far. i hope they make it bigger and they evolve. they are a great band already.
I agree with starybeach21 I think this band will go far. Everyone should also check out Acceptance, and Devenir.
This is really the best song that they have out... or play live. They are just a bunch of really amazing guys. And they're really nice too. What really surprised me was how dedicated to their fans they are. Their last show they made time for autographs and everything. I would honestly be surprised if they weren't the next big thing. Way to go Andy, Judas, Ryan, and Aaron.
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