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.
I'm good for inspiration, aren't I?
You will find
Well, close the door and I'll go anywhere
You take me to from this bed onto so much more
Care for you, I will
Can I have a picture of you tonight
Keep it with me always in my mind
Tough me cause I can't move
I can barely breathe
Speechless, breathless
I can't tell you if I'm here or not
Running both legs tied together
Arms in the air
Care for you, I will
Can I have a picture of you tonight
Keep it with me always in my mind
You will find
Well, close the door and I'll go anywhere
You take me to from this bed onto so much more
Care for you, I will
Can I have a picture of you tonight
Keep it with me always in my mind
Tough me cause I can't move
I can barely breathe
Speechless, breathless
I can't tell you if I'm here or not
Running both legs tied together
Arms in the air
Care for you, I will
Can I have a picture of you tonight
Keep it with me always in my mind
Lyrics submitted by Psychedeliasmith, edited by smontague, BobTheRhino
Fifteen Minutes Old Lyrics as written by Jonathan Quinn Gary Lightbody
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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Perhaps I'm missing something, but my first impressions on hearing this were not about the obvious (ie a newborn baby).
I think this is about a new relationship (or dare I say it a one night stand). That first line "I'm good for inspiration aren't I?" - reminds me of love (or even lust) at first sight... you know when you just can't get enough of someone and you have all sorts of ideas rushing around in your head.
So I have to agree with Michael_mp3, this song just oozes sex... it is about the fantasies and high expectations of sharing a special moment with someone new.
I'm not sure how the line "running both legs tied together arms in the air" can relate to the baby idea... but if your tied up to the bed your mind can be running as it were.
Another thing that makes me think its more about a relationship is the chorus "Can I have a picture of you tonight, keep it with me always in my mind" - it's like they know it's a one off and they want to treasure the moment - if it was a baby, then there wouldn't be as much need to take a photo unless of course the baby is dying (which would be sad).
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^^ couldn't of said it better myself. Just want to add something else to the line;
"running both legs tied together, arms in the air"
I thought it was more about rushing through the motions of undressing... Pants down, and therefore tying their legs together. And frantically taking their shirts off... resulting in arms in the air. =)
My two cents. But yea - 15minutes into a relationship and it's all lust.
"running both legs tied together arms in the<br /> air - care for you i will"<br /> <br /> Interesting... now how do you care for someone when your legs and hands are tied together?
@peacockon <br /> <br /> "running both legs tied together arms in the air"<br /> <br /> Obviously you guys haven't been desperate enough to fling your sweater and jeans off in the heat of the moment...<br /> <br /> Legs tied together my the jeans that's now wrapped between your ankles, and arms in the air desperately slinging off your jumper ;)<br /> <br />
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It also never mentions how she feels but it doesn't really seem relevent, the song's about his feelings and his interest in her.
I think there's also probably a double meaning to that line about running with his legs tied together, it's probably about that rush of passion in undressing quickly but I also think it's about how he knows (and enjoys) the fact that this connection hasn't a hope but he's going to try crazily all the same (hence running but doomed to fall from the start, and waving his arms wildly on the way down, without protection to his fall.)
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