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.
Even though
She's on my mind
Even though
She's hard to find
Even though there's always something with you
(Even though there's always somethin')
Even though
She's right on time
Even though
She's always lyin'
Even though there's always something with you
(Even though there's always somethin')
I know we don't talk about it
I know that that's true
I know we don't talk about it
I'm so scared that I'm losin' you
Even though
She just stopped trying
Even though
I can't stop cryin'
Even though there's always something with you
(Even though there's always somethin')
(Even though there's always somethin') with you
Even though
Even though
Even though there's always something with you
(Even though there's always somethin')
(Even though there's always somethin') with you
She's on my mind
Even though
She's hard to find
Even though there's always something with you
(Even though there's always somethin')
Even though
She's right on time
Even though
She's always lyin'
Even though there's always something with you
(Even though there's always somethin')
I know we don't talk about it
I know that that's true
I know we don't talk about it
I'm so scared that I'm losin' you
Even though
She just stopped trying
Even though
I can't stop cryin'
Even though there's always something with you
(Even though there's always somethin')
(Even though there's always somethin') with you
Even though
Even though
Even though there's always something with you
(Even though there's always somethin')
(Even though there's always somethin') with you
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I think this song is self explanatory but I feel as though it describes what I'm currently going through. It seems like the girl in the song isn't the affectionate type. I see them as possibly being girlfriend and boyfriend. Her actions make her boyfriend uncomfortable within the relationship. Since they don't talk about their problems (or much at all) he only fears he's "losing her". The "lying" part in the song I think represents her facade that nothing bothers her. And perhaps it doesn't, although she isn't completely truthful in maintaining her part in keeping the relationship afloat. She may claim she does try, but he disagrees. He is doing all of the work, which makes him doubt if she cares at all. When he says "Even though there's always something with you" he acknowledges she always has an excuse. This "something" could be good or bad, but regardless of what it is they don't make the necessary time for each other like a healthy relationship should.