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.
There must be so many ways to say goodbye
I'm breaking up again
But just when I thought I could hear her voice
It echoes in my head
I'm sorry if I say the wrong things
I'm sorry if you feel that I don't want you anymore
But how can I believe any words that she says to me
When everything comes out wrong
She's built and torn down anyone that gets close to her heart
To her heart
There must be so many ways to say goodbye
But I can't seem to think of one this time
So many ways to say goodbye
Even if she isn't mine
I'm still losing my mind
She's calling me again
But I was so convinced I'd never hear her voice
She says hello
How can you ever breathe without me
Cause I can see this happening all over again
I think I want it to
How can I believe any words that she says to me
When everything comes out wrong
She's built and torn down anyone that gets close to her heart
There must be so many ways to say goodbye
But I can't seem to think of one this time
There must be so many ways to say goodbye
Even if she isn't mine
I'm still losing my mind
She's built and torn down anyone
She's built and torn down anyone that comes close to her heart
To her heart
There must be so many ways to say goodbye
But I can't seem to think of one this time
So many ways to say goodbye
Even if she isn't mine
I'm still losing my mind
I'm breaking up again
But just when I thought I could hear her voice
It echoes in my head
I'm sorry if I say the wrong things
I'm sorry if you feel that I don't want you anymore
But how can I believe any words that she says to me
When everything comes out wrong
She's built and torn down anyone that gets close to her heart
To her heart
There must be so many ways to say goodbye
But I can't seem to think of one this time
So many ways to say goodbye
Even if she isn't mine
I'm still losing my mind
She's calling me again
But I was so convinced I'd never hear her voice
She says hello
How can you ever breathe without me
Cause I can see this happening all over again
I think I want it to
How can I believe any words that she says to me
When everything comes out wrong
She's built and torn down anyone that gets close to her heart
There must be so many ways to say goodbye
But I can't seem to think of one this time
There must be so many ways to say goodbye
Even if she isn't mine
I'm still losing my mind
She's built and torn down anyone
She's built and torn down anyone that comes close to her heart
To her heart
There must be so many ways to say goodbye
But I can't seem to think of one this time
So many ways to say goodbye
Even if she isn't mine
I'm still losing my mind
Lyrics submitted by ScreamingInfidelity
So Many Ways Lyrics as written by Cyrus William Bolooki Chad Everett Gilbert
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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this song is awesome. it was playing one night when i was hanging out with a guy i like, now everytime i hear it, it reminds me of him.
This has to be the best song I've ever heard in my life... It wuz my #1 song for like over a month, def. the best NFG song, tho their new song iz really good (My Friends Over You), but when I got the Drive-Thru CD and heard this song I luved it, it's the best
i love this song!!! im goin 2 see them live 2moro!! yay!!! its gonnabe gr8!!!! woo!
::stupid girl voice:: well uhh i think this song is about uhh a girl and a guy and relationships yeah and umm,, hey,, who stole my glitteR?
dude, learn how to type. damn... no offense, this song makes me happy too- i guess, not as happy as it makes you, but, whatever
hey does anyone know what CD this song is from? Thanks!
this is such a good song, it's sorta how i feel about my ex boyfriend...:(
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this song is from the vans warped tour compilation of 2001-by the way, great song. i'm head over heels in love with nfg. i saw them at the skate and surf fest in april this year, and they were so amazing-wow, i get to see them at warped this yr, too! yes, so excited... can't wait, wow...