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.
Spare me your sympathy. I did it to myself.
I know how it's gonna be. I don't need someone else
To tell me that I'm crazy. She tells me all the time.
She's getting too close to me. It's time to self-destruct.
Don't sit next to me. Run while you can. I'll self-destruct.
Get in. Let's go for a ride. I'm such a harmless guy.
I'll look into your eyes and show you I'm on your side.
I'll move in for the kill. It's over before I start.
She's getting too close to me. It's time to self-destruct.
Don't sit next to me. Run while you can. I'll self-destruct.
I'll fall for her (?). Better take cover. I'll self-destruct.
I can't pretend that I, I don't see the end.
I can't pretend that I, I don't see the end.
I know how it's gonna be. I don't need someone else
To tell me that I'm crazy. She tells me all the time.
She's getting too close to me. It's time to self-destruct.
Don't sit next to me. Run while you can. I'll self-destruct.
Get in. Let's go for a ride. I'm such a harmless guy.
I'll look into your eyes and show you I'm on your side.
I'll move in for the kill. It's over before I start.
She's getting too close to me. It's time to self-destruct.
Don't sit next to me. Run while you can. I'll self-destruct.
I'll fall for her (?). Better take cover. I'll self-destruct.
I can't pretend that I, I don't see the end.
I can't pretend that I, I don't see the end.
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This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
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i can't believe no one has commented on this song yet. . but ummm. . this is a song about a boy. . knowing how he is. . knowing he can't get close to a girl cuz he will ruin it and hurt her. . and he;s not gonna pretend he doesn't kno that. . he's warning her. . he doesn't want her to feel bad for him. . what a great guy
hes just saying he cant handle a realationship and it sounds like hes mocking himself by making fun of himself. This song is real friggin good and i also dont understand why we are the only 2 here. hmmmmmm.
this song rocks... i think this is one of hte best movie life songs..
man he knows that he'll fuck it up so he's telling homegirl, look, don't get near me or your going to seriously fuck my week up! This is my favorite Movielife song by a long shot!
one of the few quality songs on their first album (no offense, it's not that great musically-lyrically yes-, but thankfully they got tons better and i love every song produced afetr this album :) )