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.
So I, turn my back on all of the, stupid games that you play
so i just won't go there with you, you should know it's not my way
All i do in front of you is just act the part that you say
never again will i be played the puppet starting today
you say goodbye and i won't need you, i won't call you
you think there's always something more there is to say
Don't ever waste my time
when you dont care and i'm
thinking of me this time
and i am more than just fine
difference between you and i
is i'll never play with your mind
i'll tell you truth never lies,
i guess this is my goodbye
Next time, you see me i'll be on the, cover of' some magazine
you'll hear a song on the radio, realize then it's me
you'll see what we had back then before you felt you had to see
what else was there, for you with someone else i hope you're happy
Pre-Chorus
Chorus
Bridge
One day when you're all alone you will find yourself thinking of me
then you will just realize that i, was the man of your dreams...
Chorus
so i just won't go there with you, you should know it's not my way
All i do in front of you is just act the part that you say
never again will i be played the puppet starting today
you say goodbye and i won't need you, i won't call you
you think there's always something more there is to say
Don't ever waste my time
when you dont care and i'm
thinking of me this time
and i am more than just fine
difference between you and i
is i'll never play with your mind
i'll tell you truth never lies,
i guess this is my goodbye
Next time, you see me i'll be on the, cover of' some magazine
you'll hear a song on the radio, realize then it's me
you'll see what we had back then before you felt you had to see
what else was there, for you with someone else i hope you're happy
Pre-Chorus
Chorus
Bridge
One day when you're all alone you will find yourself thinking of me
then you will just realize that i, was the man of your dreams...
Chorus
Lyrics submitted by Taffer
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This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
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This is such a great goodbye song. These lyrics are exactly what I wanted to tell a certain somebody a few months ago.
It's talking about the frustration of being with someone is always playing games and telling you what you want to hear.
My favorite lyrics that just feel so good to sing out: "difference between you and i is i'll never play with your mind i'll tell you truth never lies, i guess this is my goodbye"