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 wrote this song about you
I wrote this song about you
Just to let you know that I hate your guts
And I think you suck
I wrote this song about you
I wrote this song about you
Just to let you know that I hate your guts
And I think you suck
I hate the way you look
(You make me sick)
I hate the way you talk
(I want to punch you in the face)
I can't stand you at all
(You drive me insane)
Why won't you go away?
I wrote this song about you
I wrote this song about you
Just to let you know that I hate your guts
And I think you suck
This is your song
Congratulations
You're the inspiration
I hate you so much
That I wrote this song
Congratulations
You're immortalized
I hate so much
I hope you fuckin' die
I wrote this song about you
Just to let you know that I hate your guts
And I think you suck
I wrote this song about you
I wrote this song about you
Just to let you know that I hate your guts
And I think you suck
I hate the way you look
(You make me sick)
I hate the way you talk
(I want to punch you in the face)
I can't stand you at all
(You drive me insane)
Why won't you go away?
I wrote this song about you
I wrote this song about you
Just to let you know that I hate your guts
And I think you suck
This is your song
Congratulations
You're the inspiration
I hate you so much
That I wrote this song
Congratulations
You're immortalized
I hate so much
I hope you fuckin' die
Lyrics submitted by BrandNewEnd
Your Guts (I Hate 'Em) Lyrics as written by Matthew Yung Aaron Asher Barrett
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
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