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.
This is the last time I see your smile
And it feels like heaven, so divine
Of course you wonder, wonder why
So make it look good then decide
No tin cans tied back of car
Is that the way the story end completely?
'Cause I sure ain't happy girl
Just because we say bitter sweetly
We're outta luck and outta time
Out of money, now I count in dimes
Of course you wonder, wonder why
So make it look good then decide
And I know
I'll make it look good
And force a smile
Smile
'Cause there's a new way out you see
No sweet reunion, no sweet relief
Of course you wonder, wonder why
So make it look good then decide
And I know
I'll make it look good
And force a smile
Smile
I grind my teeth, bite my tongue
Look at what we've become it's
Got me feeling so low
Got me feeling low
I'll make it look good
And force a smile
Smile
Oh you blacken my thumb
And it feels like heaven, so divine
Of course you wonder, wonder why
So make it look good then decide
No tin cans tied back of car
Is that the way the story end completely?
'Cause I sure ain't happy girl
Just because we say bitter sweetly
We're outta luck and outta time
Out of money, now I count in dimes
Of course you wonder, wonder why
So make it look good then decide
And I know
I'll make it look good
And force a smile
Smile
'Cause there's a new way out you see
No sweet reunion, no sweet relief
Of course you wonder, wonder why
So make it look good then decide
And I know
I'll make it look good
And force a smile
Smile
I grind my teeth, bite my tongue
Look at what we've become it's
Got me feeling so low
Got me feeling low
I'll make it look good
And force a smile
Smile
Oh you blacken my thumb
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