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.
Hey Yeah Ohhh Ohh Oh Oh Oh Oh
Hey Yeah Ohhh Ohh Oh Oh Oh Oh
Yeah, I will move my little self on
it won’t be very much longer
one day soon he will find me
I know this because I believe
If I get to know myself better
I will be a little bit stronger
I won’t forget everything you told me
yeah I miss, the way you’d hold me
the words you told me
[Chorus]
Things happen for a reason, you’ll become a stronger person
when life tears you up, then you’ll understand
it’s never easy, but you’ll know when you get there
as it tears you down, it builds you up
well, it built you up
Some girls fall, just like I did
they break our hearts, I should’ve broke his
get yourself up, strut along further,
my advice, you can do better
just say whatever
Things happen for a reason, you’ll become a stronger person
when life tears you up, then you’ll understand
it’s never easy, but you’ll know when you get there
as it tears you down, it builds you up
well, it built you up
Well, you said you would love me forever
well, blablablablablablabla
you should maybe watch what you’re saying
why, why, why
Things happen for a reason, you’ll become a stronger person
when life tears you up, then you’ll understand
it’s never easy, but you’ll know when you get there
as it tears you down, it builds you up
well, it built you up
Things happen for a reason, you’ll become a stronger person
when life tears you up, then you’ll understand
it’s never easy, but you’ll know when you get there
as it tears you down, it builds you up
well, it built you up
Hey Yeah Ohhh Ohh Oh Oh Oh Oh
Yeah, I will move my little self on
it won’t be very much longer
one day soon he will find me
I know this because I believe
If I get to know myself better
I will be a little bit stronger
I won’t forget everything you told me
yeah I miss, the way you’d hold me
the words you told me
[Chorus]
Things happen for a reason, you’ll become a stronger person
when life tears you up, then you’ll understand
it’s never easy, but you’ll know when you get there
as it tears you down, it builds you up
well, it built you up
Some girls fall, just like I did
they break our hearts, I should’ve broke his
get yourself up, strut along further,
my advice, you can do better
just say whatever
Things happen for a reason, you’ll become a stronger person
when life tears you up, then you’ll understand
it’s never easy, but you’ll know when you get there
as it tears you down, it builds you up
well, it built you up
Well, you said you would love me forever
well, blablablablablablabla
you should maybe watch what you’re saying
why, why, why
Things happen for a reason, you’ll become a stronger person
when life tears you up, then you’ll understand
it’s never easy, but you’ll know when you get there
as it tears you down, it builds you up
well, it built you up
Things happen for a reason, you’ll become a stronger person
when life tears you up, then you’ll understand
it’s never easy, but you’ll know when you get there
as it tears you down, it builds you up
well, it built you up
Lyrics submitted by Avril_Rocks
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yap.. being strong for what ever falls to u.. and be rational..
i like the bla bla bla part...