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.
And to it all
Falling down
Who's in touch with everyone who ever stood their ground?
If you could then I know I do to
Lost inside a maze of problems with you
Is it so hard
Every time I say
Won't you come and fight with me
Because if I thought I were you
Every word I say
Would come out wrong and make you look the other way
You know, if I thought I were you,
Time and time again
And if I did we won't be friends
And tell me I'm brought down again
Never the one I'd explain
Can't you ..., don't you lie
There've been times when I've felt good because you're hurt inside
No that's not true I'm just acting tough
I don't know what it is I'm feeling
I don't know if you are enough
Is it so hard
Every time I say
Won't yo you come and fight with me
Because if I thought I were yo you
Every word I say
Would come out wrong and make yo you look the other way
Yo you know, if I thought I were yo you,
Time and time again
And if I did we won't be friends
And tell me, I'll fall down again
Never the one, I'll explain
So answer that you never know
Don't want it back it seems to go
It's so hard, so hard
'Cause I feel alive and it feels alright
Keep on telling me that its over please
And I feel the one
Lying in the sun
(Could I, should I, would i....)
It's so hot in here
It's the clothes I wear
Don't you even ask
I won't let you pass
But my guard is up
And you stole his care
(could I, should I, would i....)
Falling down
Who's in touch with everyone who ever stood their ground?
If you could then I know I do to
Lost inside a maze of problems with you
Is it so hard
Every time I say
Won't you come and fight with me
Because if I thought I were you
Every word I say
Would come out wrong and make you look the other way
You know, if I thought I were you,
Time and time again
And if I did we won't be friends
And tell me I'm brought down again
Never the one I'd explain
Can't you ..., don't you lie
There've been times when I've felt good because you're hurt inside
No that's not true I'm just acting tough
I don't know what it is I'm feeling
I don't know if you are enough
Is it so hard
Every time I say
Won't yo you come and fight with me
Because if I thought I were yo you
Every word I say
Would come out wrong and make yo you look the other way
Yo you know, if I thought I were yo you,
Time and time again
And if I did we won't be friends
And tell me, I'll fall down again
Never the one, I'll explain
So answer that you never know
Don't want it back it seems to go
It's so hard, so hard
'Cause I feel alive and it feels alright
Keep on telling me that its over please
And I feel the one
Lying in the sun
(Could I, should I, would i....)
It's so hot in here
It's the clothes I wear
Don't you even ask
I won't let you pass
But my guard is up
And you stole his care
(could I, should I, would i....)
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...And She Told Me to Leave Lyrics as written by Lee Gaze Ian Watkins
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