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.
Hard times you had before you
I knew when I first saw you
You girl you've always been mistreated, cheated
So leave it all behind you
It took so long to find you
I know that we can last forever
Ever and more, more, oh
Don't cry now that I've found you
Don't cry take a look around you
Don't cry it took so long to find you
Do what you want,
But little darlin', please don't cry
I knew I'd never doubt it
I was so sure about it
Don't think all that's been before
I'll hear you when you're calling
I'll catch you when you're falling
Don't worry I will always be there
Like never before, or, oh
Don't cry now that I've found you
Don't cry take a look around you
Don't cry it took so long to find you
Do what you want,
But little darlin', please don't cry
Don't cry now that I've found you
Don't cry take a look around you
Don't cry it took so long to find you
Do what you want,
But little darlin', please don't cry
Don't cry now that I've found you
Don't cry take a look around you
Don't cry it took so long to find you
Do what you want,
But little darlin', please don't cry
Don't cry
Don't cry
I knew when I first saw you
You girl you've always been mistreated, cheated
So leave it all behind you
It took so long to find you
I know that we can last forever
Ever and more, more, oh
Don't cry now that I've found you
Don't cry take a look around you
Don't cry it took so long to find you
Do what you want,
But little darlin', please don't cry
I knew I'd never doubt it
I was so sure about it
Don't think all that's been before
I'll hear you when you're calling
I'll catch you when you're falling
Don't worry I will always be there
Like never before, or, oh
Don't cry now that I've found you
Don't cry take a look around you
Don't cry it took so long to find you
Do what you want,
But little darlin', please don't cry
Don't cry now that I've found you
Don't cry take a look around you
Don't cry it took so long to find you
Do what you want,
But little darlin', please don't cry
Don't cry now that I've found you
Don't cry take a look around you
Don't cry it took so long to find you
Do what you want,
But little darlin', please don't cry
Don't cry
Don't cry
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