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.
Streams of streets that seem to change you
But you know they'll always find you
Know one ever really knows you
In light of the heart
That beats over your head
Until you listen to it
Until you run right to it
There's no right way to do it
It's the light of the heart
That beats over your head
Turn up the stereo
I can't hear when you talk so loud
I want to go wherever it goes
I want to be there in the red red red red morning
You found places to stimulate you
But you know they'll never change you
You could run forever
And find that the heart
Still beats over your head
Turn up the stereo
I can't hear when you talk so loud
I want to go wherever it goes
I want to be there in the red
Red morning
But you know they'll always find you
Know one ever really knows you
In light of the heart
That beats over your head
Until you listen to it
Until you run right to it
There's no right way to do it
It's the light of the heart
That beats over your head
Turn up the stereo
I can't hear when you talk so loud
I want to go wherever it goes
I want to be there in the red red red red morning
You found places to stimulate you
But you know they'll never change you
You could run forever
And find that the heart
Still beats over your head
Turn up the stereo
I can't hear when you talk so loud
I want to go wherever it goes
I want to be there in the red
Red morning
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Red Morning Lyrics as written by Sara E. Lov Dustin O'halloran
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Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
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This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
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I don't think it's necessarily about sex. It's about wanting to start the day with some love and affection. Maybe a warm cuddle. I'm not alone in interpreting it that way! For example:
"'Just a Little Lovin’ is a timeless country song originally recorded by Eddy Arnold in 1954. The song, written by Eddie Miller and Jimmy Campbell, explores the delicate nuances of love and showcases Arnold’s emotive vocals. It delves into the universal theme of love and how even the smallest gesture of affection can have a profound impact on our lives." https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-just-a-little-lovin-by-eddy-arnold/
"you could run forever and find that the heart still beats over your head"
--running away from your feelings, but they won't go away because the heart still beats (metaphorically) over the head, and your feelings are constantly pressing down on and ruling over your thoughts.
@alovelyfadeout Agree. And I think the singer is embracing it, even if it leads to something bad . . . she wants to be there in the "red morning." This is a beautiful song. Sara has a great voice.