On The Edge
Great White Lyrics


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I been hanging my life from a frayed tight wire
I been walkin' thin ice with my heels on fire
Keep racing my heart so the beat won't miss me
Still wanting a night when the stars will kiss me

I got too much time
I don't know who's alive
Never satisfied
Livin' on the edge
The edge of time
Waiting for a perfect crime
Livin' on the edge

Everyone I see's got the cool cold shoulder
Just hangin' around gettin' slow and older
Like a little girl suckin' chemical cola
Strung out on lies that the T.V. sold her

I got too much time
I don't know who's alive




Livin' on the edge
Edge of time

Overall Meaning

Great White's song "On The Edge" is a heartfelt exploration of the anxieties of modern life. The lyrics describe the feeling of living on the edge of a frayed tight wire, walking on thin ice with your heels on fire, with your heart racing so fast it can't keep up with you. The singer of the song is searching for something more in life, hoping for a night when the stars will kiss them and dreaming of a perfect crime. But the reality is that they are never satisfied, always living on the edge of time.


The song is an expression of the disillusionment and frustration that many people feel with the way society is headed. The verses describe the ways that people are becoming more disconnected from each other, with everyone walking around with a “cool, cold shoulder” and getting “slow and older”. The reference to a little girl sucking on chemical cola and being strung out on lies that the T.V. sold her adds to the bleak picture of the world that the song paints.


Despite its heavy themes, "On The Edge" is an uplifting anthem that encourages listeners to keep pushing forward and living life to its fullest. Its catchy chorus and driving beat make it a perfect song to sing along to, and its message of resilience resonates with audiences of all ages.


Line by Line Meaning

I been hanging my life from a frayed tight wire
I have been living on the edge of danger for so long that my life is like a tight wire that could snap at any moment


I been walkin' thin ice with my heels on fire
I have been taking risks that could result in my downfall, with the added pressure of feeling the heat of the consequences beneath my feet


Keep racing my heart so the beat won't miss me
I am constantly seeking excitement and adventure, in order to keep my heart pumping with the thrill of life


Still wanting a night when the stars will kiss me
I am longing for a moment of serenity and connection with the universe, where I can appreciate the beauty of the stars and feel at peace


I got too much time
I have too many opportunities and too much freedom, which I can't fully appreciate or use constructively


I don't know who's alive
I am unsure of those around me, and whether they are truly living life to the fullest, or simply existing


Never satisfied
I am constantly seeking more excitement, more thrills, and more gratification, but never feel content or fulfilled


Livin' on the edge
I am always living dangerously and taking risks, with little regard for the potential consequences


The edge of time
I am living in a limbo between the past and the future, never fully present or grounded


Waiting for a perfect crime
I am searching for the ultimate thrill or adventure, something that will give me a sense of achievement and fulfillment


Everyone I see's got the cool cold shoulder
Everyone around me seems aloof and detached, ignorant of the passion and excitement that I am seeking


Just hangin' around gettin' slow and older
People around me seem to be content with complacency, age, and the passage of time, whereas I want to constantly push forward and embrace new challenges


Like a little girl suckin' chemical cola
People around me seem to be easily influenced by the media and advertisements, like a child who is addicted to sugar and artificial flavors


Strung out on lies that the T.V. sold her
People around me seem to be trapped in fake narratives and illusions, created by the media and popular culture




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KENDALL, NIVEN, RUSSELL

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