What Song Goes: 'Wish You Would Step Back From That Ledge, My Friend'?

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What Song Goes: 'Wish You Would Step Back From That Ledge, My Friend'?

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Answer 1

The song you're thinking of is Jumper by American alt-rock band Third Eye Blind. The song was released in 1998 as the fifth and final single from their debut album, which was also called Third Eye Blind.

What's The Song About?
Apparently, Jumper is based on a story about a high-school suicide. The band's manager told them the story, and Third Eye Blind decided to write a song about it.

How Does The Chorus Go?

I wish you would step back from that ledge, my friend, You could cut ties with all the lies that you've been living in, And if you do not want to see me again, I would understand, I would understand. Other Versions of Jumper
The band Bedlight for Blue Eyes covered Jumper for the 2006 compilation cover album, Punk Goes 90s.

Answer 2

Anonymous answered

That was the original line but it was changed by their record company.

Answer 3

The song, Jumper, was performed by Third Eye Blind and was on their first album of the same name.

The release date was August of 1997. More info can be found at the band's website, which is www.3eb.com.

Answer 4

The band Third Eye Blind sings it.