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.
I thought I'd write you something to remember me by,
A commemorative for the two years you spent by my side.
But every day is a new mistake - A new song to be written and erased.
Why would you listen anyway?
Finally, I'm going on with my life
What a big mistake it was, saving all my goodbyes.
I'm not the type of person to get over it.
It's stuck in the back of my mind along with the time we spent.
Finally, I'm going on with my life
What a big mistake it was, saving all my goodbyes.
By the end of the year, you won't even be there.
What a big mistake it was - I wanted you to be there.
Piece it together, along with all the rest.
Don't forget to write.
Warm your cold shoulder
Don't listen to what they say.
What they say.
I thought I'd write you something to remember me by.
Finally, I'm going on with my life
What a mistake it was, saving all my goodbyes.
By the end of the year, you won't even be there.
What a big mistake it was - I wanted you to be there.
I wanted you to be there.
A commemorative for the two years you spent by my side.
But every day is a new mistake - A new song to be written and erased.
Why would you listen anyway?
Finally, I'm going on with my life
What a big mistake it was, saving all my goodbyes.
I'm not the type of person to get over it.
It's stuck in the back of my mind along with the time we spent.
Finally, I'm going on with my life
What a big mistake it was, saving all my goodbyes.
By the end of the year, you won't even be there.
What a big mistake it was - I wanted you to be there.
Piece it together, along with all the rest.
Don't forget to write.
Warm your cold shoulder
Don't listen to what they say.
What they say.
I thought I'd write you something to remember me by.
Finally, I'm going on with my life
What a mistake it was, saving all my goodbyes.
By the end of the year, you won't even be there.
What a big mistake it was - I wanted you to be there.
I wanted you to be there.
Lyrics submitted by dean_kanonik01
Anniversary Lyrics as written by Chad Everett Gilbert Cyrus William Bolooki
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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