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.
I thought you would know if I turned around
If I go
You'll live without
All the things I hoped you'd say by now
Never came out
Don't say what you mean
I'm not ready for that
All the things sounded so appropriate
At the time
Say what you mean
I'm not ready for that
No, not yet
I thought you would know if I turned around
If I go
You'll live without
All the things I hoped you'd say by now
Never came out
I'm sorry now
Hope that you're happy
I'm sorry now
I thought you would understand
I'm sorry now
Hope that you're happy again
Don't play with me
I'm as hurt as they come
Do away with me
I haven't had fun since we broke up
And now I must grow up you said
Change, the only thing I hate more than you
I'm sorry now
Hope that you're happy
I'm sorry now
I thought you would understand
I'm sorry now
Hope that you're happy again
If I go
You'll live without
All the things I hoped you'd say by now
Never came out
Don't say what you mean
I'm not ready for that
All the things sounded so appropriate
At the time
Say what you mean
I'm not ready for that
No, not yet
I thought you would know if I turned around
If I go
You'll live without
All the things I hoped you'd say by now
Never came out
I'm sorry now
Hope that you're happy
I'm sorry now
I thought you would understand
I'm sorry now
Hope that you're happy again
Don't play with me
I'm as hurt as they come
Do away with me
I haven't had fun since we broke up
And now I must grow up you said
Change, the only thing I hate more than you
I'm sorry now
Hope that you're happy
I'm sorry now
I thought you would understand
I'm sorry now
Hope that you're happy again
Lyrics submitted by Gonzalesaurus
Sorry Lyrics as written by Sinchi Wichmann Guiseppe Di Agosta
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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I love this song. I can relate to it so much. The lyrics "Change, the only thing I hate more than you" compliments the beautiful instrumentation played throughout the end of it.
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This is a great song and i definitely agree with imabanditx, but sometimes you just can't figure out when it's time to stop waiting.