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 were once a sweet little girl,
So innocent and pure,
Your eyes were open and sure- anyone could look right in.
And while look closely- you gaze,
You looked up towards the sky,
but i watched your face drift away as the things caught your eye.
The magazines and media supplied you with their best protocol,
And maybe music television really is the devil after all.
But all i can say is I knew you before you were beautiful back then,
Before you grew up,
Before you gave in..
You dream of sharing your heart, Instead you share your bed,
And the Pain you feel doesnt leave with all the Skin that you have shed.
And you dream of bearing your soul,
Instead you bare more skin,
And you wear dark glasses to keep anyone from looking in.
The magazines and media supplied you with their best protocol,
And maybe music television really is the devil after all.
But all i can say is i knew you before you were beautiful back then,
Before you gave up,
Before you gave in..
But all i can say is i knew you before you were beautiful back then,
You could be beautiful again...
So innocent and pure,
Your eyes were open and sure- anyone could look right in.
And while look closely- you gaze,
You looked up towards the sky,
but i watched your face drift away as the things caught your eye.
The magazines and media supplied you with their best protocol,
And maybe music television really is the devil after all.
But all i can say is I knew you before you were beautiful back then,
Before you grew up,
Before you gave in..
You dream of sharing your heart, Instead you share your bed,
And the Pain you feel doesnt leave with all the Skin that you have shed.
And you dream of bearing your soul,
Instead you bare more skin,
And you wear dark glasses to keep anyone from looking in.
The magazines and media supplied you with their best protocol,
And maybe music television really is the devil after all.
But all i can say is i knew you before you were beautiful back then,
Before you gave up,
Before you gave in..
But all i can say is i knew you before you were beautiful back then,
You could be beautiful again...
Lyrics submitted by LonesomeCowboy
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