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 sense there's something in the wind
That feels like tragedy's at hand
And though I'd like to stand by him
Can't shake this feeling that I have
The worst is just around the bend
And does he notice my feelings for him?
And will he see how much he means to me?
I think it's not to be
What will become of my dear friend
Where will his actions lead us then?
Although I'd like to join the crowd
In their enthusiastic cloud
Try as I may, it doesn't last
And will we ever end up together
No, I think not, it's never to become
For I am not the one
That feels like tragedy's at hand
And though I'd like to stand by him
Can't shake this feeling that I have
The worst is just around the bend
And does he notice my feelings for him?
And will he see how much he means to me?
I think it's not to be
What will become of my dear friend
Where will his actions lead us then?
Although I'd like to join the crowd
In their enthusiastic cloud
Try as I may, it doesn't last
And will we ever end up together
No, I think not, it's never to become
For I am not the one
Lyrics submitted by Dazdnc0nfuzd2, edited by AllyKatt815
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I KIDNAPPED SANDY CLAWS!
you too, eh?
i did too!!!!!!!!
This song rocks!!! Especially when i sing it with my manly voice... :D
groovy song.
"EUREKA! THIS YEAR, CHRISTMAS WILL BE OURS!!!"
it's kinda obvious what the song means... you like the movie too?
Yes, I love the music and the movie.
Yeah danny elfman and tim burton make the best movies ever!
This song is one of the best on the movie! (I know there are so many!) But it reminds me of my ex boyfriend Mason. He loved this movie and now I feel like Sally ;( Ah, well, things turned out right in the end! "We're simply meant to be..."
I dunno why I messed up and wrote that, I mean "I think it's not to be" but ahh well no one will comment after me anyways cause there are only like 10 comments.....