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.
Instead of beating me up
You should be giving me hope
Instead of bringing me down
You should be lifting me up
Instead of starting a fire
You should be heating things up
I'd never leave you there
Screaming for my love
You should be giving me hope
Instead of bringing me down
You should be lifting me up
Instead of starting a fire
You should be heating things up
I'd never leave you there
Screaming for my love
Lyrics submitted by caffienatidjazz
The Suggestion Box Lyrics as written by David W Terry
Lyrics © ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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Good song.
I love this song. So simple and straight to the point.
this song is mad crazy when your high
This is a nice song, and the title is so fitting. I love it. I think it's about like all the things this mean person does wrong that hurts the singer.. kind negative but oh well.
i thinks it's about a person who is so in love with someone that treats them so badly. he knows in his heart he deserves better but its hard. the person is unsupportive and disconcerned with the treatment of the other person and leaving the unrequitted to scream for their love, somthing that the other person claims that they would never do, only because they love them.
i couldn't agree with you more lally123. i've felt like the singer has before and it's not the situation you want to be in. he puts it so simply yet so complex.
Love the song. Hate the situation, but love the song.
Great Great song. I'm sure almost everyone can relate to this song in some way. Makes me think of a special someone.
So simple and straight forward. Just honest, unashamed. He loves someone who just doesn't love him in the same way. Sad really.
this song is so simple. and awesome. so many people can relate man.
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