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.
Embrace your self pity in the mirror.
And the shards of shattered dreams,
Are picked up to hopeless ends.
Cutting the stem like that wilted sence of passion.
Footsteps can't retrace the path,
When water fills your eyes.
But you dont feel my pain
In the dark of winter.
I fall down again
But you wont stay.
The story is yet untold,
And the pages are sealed with a kiss.
Your intent is a black rose.
Do you love me?
When shadows emerge.
So turn out the lights...
You Walk...........
Embrace your self pity in the mirror.
{And the shards of shattered dreams}
Are picked up to hopeless ends.
{Cutting that stem} like your wilted sence of passion.
Footsteps can't retrace the path
When water fills the eyes.
And you can't feel my pain
In the dark of winter.
I've fallen down again
But still you won't stay.
Your story remains untold,
Those pges still sealed with a kiss.
Your intent, dead, like that black rose
Will you love me?
When shadows emerge.
So turn out the lights...
And the shards of shattered dreams,
Are picked up to hopeless ends.
Cutting the stem like that wilted sence of passion.
Footsteps can't retrace the path,
When water fills your eyes.
But you dont feel my pain
In the dark of winter.
I fall down again
But you wont stay.
The story is yet untold,
And the pages are sealed with a kiss.
Your intent is a black rose.
Do you love me?
When shadows emerge.
So turn out the lights...
You Walk...........
Embrace your self pity in the mirror.
{And the shards of shattered dreams}
Are picked up to hopeless ends.
{Cutting that stem} like your wilted sence of passion.
Footsteps can't retrace the path
When water fills the eyes.
And you can't feel my pain
In the dark of winter.
I've fallen down again
But still you won't stay.
Your story remains untold,
Those pges still sealed with a kiss.
Your intent, dead, like that black rose
Will you love me?
When shadows emerge.
So turn out the lights...
Lyrics submitted by ltjataris
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