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.
Don't be scared to leave him
You've been sad all season
You should think of something to say
Maybe you could tell him
That from the day you met him
You've been liking him less and less
And things have got to change
'Cause if they stay the same
You'll both get carried away
He might really love you
And be crushed by the news
Then you can take back everything you said
And if he feels the same way
Has been waiting to say
The same things, but on a different day
You'll go your separate ways
And all your days with him will fade
Or be carried away
La-la-la
You've been sad all season
You should think of something to say
Maybe you could tell him
That from the day you met him
You've been liking him less and less
And things have got to change
'Cause if they stay the same
You'll both get carried away
He might really love you
And be crushed by the news
Then you can take back everything you said
And if he feels the same way
Has been waiting to say
The same things, but on a different day
You'll go your separate ways
And all your days with him will fade
Or be carried away
La-la-la
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This song is so fucking good, especially live. Its about a girl that this guy feels for, and he really can't satnd having this man she's with, carry on this charade. Very well done.
Actually, there's nothing here to indicate that the narrator is interested in "the girl." Could be just a friend. But yeah, basically this girl is miserable in this relationship and wants out, and thus the narrator is advising her to do just that. Fairly simple stuff, yet good.