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.
You confessed your love for me at ten
And the last time you did was when
I came in, too drunk to remember
This was our first date together
You didn’t have to put up with me
But you cared endlessly
I was the loser, who lost out on you
Now don’t lose touch with some one new
I remembered the little things, that you cared for so much
You cared that I did, and I fell out and lost touch
Don’t feel bad its my fault
Who brought this perfect relation to a halt
Go ahead and tell me that I was not there for you
Go ahead and yell at me for not being the one who
Kissed you will you were comforted in my arms
Try and lose this world, away from the harm
When really I was the one covering your eyes
You don’t need me, tell me no more lies
Please try and say goodbye
Could you not see that I was so unkind
Or was it me that made you so blind
I hope you know I don’t want someone else
I just want you to be happy with yourself
So tell me you can move on, and try your best
I will be able to rest, with this off my chest
You said I comforted you on the nights that were so cold
I gave you comfort when I gave you something to hold
I meant to love you with all of my heart
But I feel bad, now that this fell apart
So I want to hear everything I did to you
So maybe you and me will be able to make it through
Tell me I didn’t care about your loving care
Tell how I made this relationship unfair
Tel me with your head held high
Tell me without having to cry
Tell without a tear in your eye
Tell me you hate me, please try
So I can kiss you our final goodbye
If not for you then for me
Tell me you hate me
The truth will set you free
Let it go and you’ll see
Without me
Your all you needed to be
Just try to look me in the eye
Tell me you hate me, please try
So I can finally realize
This was our final goodbye
And the last time you did was when
I came in, too drunk to remember
This was our first date together
You didn’t have to put up with me
But you cared endlessly
I was the loser, who lost out on you
Now don’t lose touch with some one new
I remembered the little things, that you cared for so much
You cared that I did, and I fell out and lost touch
Don’t feel bad its my fault
Who brought this perfect relation to a halt
Go ahead and tell me that I was not there for you
Go ahead and yell at me for not being the one who
Kissed you will you were comforted in my arms
Try and lose this world, away from the harm
When really I was the one covering your eyes
You don’t need me, tell me no more lies
Please try and say goodbye
Could you not see that I was so unkind
Or was it me that made you so blind
I hope you know I don’t want someone else
I just want you to be happy with yourself
So tell me you can move on, and try your best
I will be able to rest, with this off my chest
You said I comforted you on the nights that were so cold
I gave you comfort when I gave you something to hold
I meant to love you with all of my heart
But I feel bad, now that this fell apart
So I want to hear everything I did to you
So maybe you and me will be able to make it through
Tell me I didn’t care about your loving care
Tell how I made this relationship unfair
Tel me with your head held high
Tell me without having to cry
Tell without a tear in your eye
Tell me you hate me, please try
So I can kiss you our final goodbye
If not for you then for me
Tell me you hate me
The truth will set you free
Let it go and you’ll see
Without me
Your all you needed to be
Just try to look me in the eye
Tell me you hate me, please try
So I can finally realize
This was our final goodbye
Lyrics submitted by DCfan
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