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.
It wasn't supposed to be like this
Another dose of unhappiness
I gave it all and managed to get shot down yet again
So I got drunk
Had sex with all your friends
You told me to never call your house again
[Chorus]
Emily, you saved the day
Emily, when you threw me away
She was always such a pretty girl
Nobody like her in the world
A little piece of heavenly
That no one else could stand
I see her in my dreams at night
I see you when I close my eyes
I just can't seem to shake you, Emily
You got your money and I got cast
Outside thrown out on my ass
In the city with no one else, no where else to go
So I hooked up with this model from Singapore
Emily, I sure am glad you didn't want me anymore
[Chorus]
She was always such a pretty girl
Nobody like her in the world
A little piece of heavenly
That no one else could stand
I see her in my dreams at night
I see you when I close my eyes
I just can't seem to shake you, Emily
Yeah
Emily, you saved the day
Emily, you saved the day
Emily, you saved my ass
Another dose of unhappiness
I gave it all and managed to get shot down yet again
So I got drunk
Had sex with all your friends
You told me to never call your house again
[Chorus]
Emily, you saved the day
Emily, when you threw me away
She was always such a pretty girl
Nobody like her in the world
A little piece of heavenly
That no one else could stand
I see her in my dreams at night
I see you when I close my eyes
I just can't seem to shake you, Emily
You got your money and I got cast
Outside thrown out on my ass
In the city with no one else, no where else to go
So I hooked up with this model from Singapore
Emily, I sure am glad you didn't want me anymore
[Chorus]
She was always such a pretty girl
Nobody like her in the world
A little piece of heavenly
That no one else could stand
I see her in my dreams at night
I see you when I close my eyes
I just can't seem to shake you, Emily
Yeah
Emily, you saved the day
Emily, you saved the day
Emily, you saved my ass
Lyrics submitted by gdno1knows
Emily Lyrics as written by Jaret Ray Reddick
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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emily dumped him, and he was devastated, bu he pretends to have moved on, and claims he's really glad she broke up with him.
but he's still obsessed with her.
Hahahahaha ma ex's names emily. Dunno if this is praising her oor callin her a down right bitch, but my ex's both.....hahahaha rockin song
my names emily!! i downloaded the song. its cool
Next single and video. great song one of my favourites on the album. i cant wait til BFS when i see them.
I have a best friend called Emily and my name is Lisa (Bowling For Soup - Life After Lisa...) and we are both going to see Bowling For Soup next month! Well, I was amused! I really like this song by the way!
So wait... He fucked up with Emily but then he got her back? Right... Great song anyway... The way they sing the chorus is just loverly...
@shes stoked Nope. She dumped his ass & he lost her forever.
Its a really catchy song, all of BFS songs are though.... Some of the lyrics don't exactly match up though.... :S Good song!
Damn is this a great song. I have to admit my bias though cause BFS is one of my favorite bands.
i think BFS' music and lyrics are both great and they are definately a band to see live. head over to BFSRocks.com and kamikazeshots.com to join the boards there and talk to other BFS fans (there are alot of us now)
haha, EMILY, whooo