Over The Edge
Phil Lewis of L.A. Guns Lyrics
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My head is full of jasmine smoke
I can hardly breathe
Turquoise dragons slip and slide
Sliding down my back
I'm standing on this cold, thin ice
And I'm about to crack
I'm over
Over the edge
Seven candles burn so bright
The full moon behind a veil
The ocean crashing in my head
Outside the sirens wail
Jet black is my dirty hair
Jet black my heart and car
My lips are red, my skin snow white
My face is battle scarred
I no longer feel the pain
No longer feel my love
Just the air conditioner
And some help from the Lord above
Coughing up pieces of my broken heart
My eyes work like radar
I'm lyin' in the afterglow
How'd I ever get this far
I'm over
I'm over
Over the edge
The song "Over the Edge" by Phil Lewis of L.A. Guns is an intense and almost surreal description of someone who has lost control and is teetering on the brink of sanity. The first verse describes the physical environment - the music is loud, there's a haze of jasmine smoke, and images of turquoise dragons sliding down the singer's back. This is contrasted with the second verse, which describes the inner turmoil - the candlelight, full moon, crashing ocean waves, and police sirens outside. The singer's appearance is also described in detail, with jet black hair, a battle-scarred face, and red lips. The song ends on a bleak note, with the singer coughing up pieces of his broken heart and wondering how he ever got to this point.
The lyrics of "Over the Edge" paint a picture of someone who is struggling with mental illness, addiction, and the effects of a rough life. The use of vivid imagery like the turquoise dragons and crashing waves creates a dreamlike feel, while the references to the air conditioner and help from the Lord above ground it in reality. The repeated refrain of "I'm over, I'm over, over the edge" emphasizes the singer's feelings of hopelessness and despair. Overall, "Over the Edge" is a haunting and powerful song that captures the darkness and beauty of the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah I got the music cranking, Japanese TV
I am blasting music and watching Japanese TV, trying to drown out my thoughts.
My head is full of jasmine smoke
My mind is clouded and chaotic, like the scent of jasmine smoke.
I can hardly breathe
I am suffocating under the weight of my emotions.
Turquoise dragons slip and slide
My mind is filled with fantastical and surreal thoughts.
Sliding down my back
These thoughts are overwhelming and hard to shake off.
I'm standing on this cold, thin ice
I am on the brink of a breakdown or disaster.
And I'm about to crack
I feel like I am about to lose control or break down.
I'm over
I have reached my limit and can't take anymore.
I'm over
I am completely done and ready to give up.
Over the edge
I have gone too far and am in danger of falling apart completely.
Seven candles burn so bright
There is a sense of eerie or foreboding energy in the air.
The full moon behind a veil
There is something hidden or obscured that is affecting me.
The ocean crashing in my head
My thoughts and emotions feel like an overwhelming and relentless force.
Outside the sirens wail
There is chaos and commotion in the world around me.
Jet black is my dirty hair
I feel like I am a mess and everything about me is dark and unclean.
Jet black my heart and car
My heart feels dark and heavy, like a burden I cannot shake.
My lips are red, my skin snow white
My outward appearance is a stark contrast to what is going on inside.
My face is battle scarred
I have been through a lot and my experiences have left their mark.
I no longer feel the pain
I am numb to my emotions and no longer feel anything.
No longer feel my love
I have lost my capacity to love or to feel love from others.
Just the air conditioner
The only thing that brings me comfort is the cool air from the AC unit.
And some help from the Lord above
I am seeking help and guidance from a higher power.
Coughing up pieces of my broken heart
I am struggling to deal with the pain and heartbreak that I am going through.
My eyes work like radar
I am hyper-aware of my surroundings and on high alert.
I'm lyin' in the afterglow
I am exhausted and drained after the emotional turmoil I have been through.
How'd I ever get this far
I am reflecting on how I got to this point and wondering how I let things get so bad.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOB BALCH, BRAD DAVIS, BRANT BJORK, SCOTT HILL
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@dathorndike4908
What a great performance. They were on fire this night.
@mcdownt9
Love LA Guns!! Lewis and Guns are fantastic together
@daner919
Outstanding performance. Great to see Tracii back!
@ryangettig274
True That!Double True!!:)
@garyarnold602
Wow.. Phil sounding better than ever here!!!
@dougcronk1615
BadStar Music he's amazing .how does he do it ? those guys always have seemed a step above most other rock bands I think
@CCCC-cb2ty
He still sounds awesome
@dathorndike4908
Michael grant is bad ass on guitar. He really was a great addition to this era's lineup.
@troykruse5161
Is that the idiot right in front of the camera trying to smoke and sing at the same time?🤮
@dathorndike4908
@Troy Kruse indeed!