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 know I was a crazy fool
For treating you the way I did
But something took hold of me
And I acted like a dustbin lid
I didn't give second though
To what the consequence might be
I really wouldn't be surprised
If you were trying to find another me
The other me would rather be the glad one
The other me would rather play the fool
I want to be the kind of me
That doesn't let you down as a rule
I know it doesn't take a lot
To have a little self-control
But every time that I forgot
Well I landed in another hole
But every time you pull me out
I find it harder not to see
That we can build a better life
If I can try to find the other me
The other me would rather be the glad one
The other me would rather play the fool
I want to be the kind of me
That doesn't let you down as a rule
But if I ever hurt you
Well you know that it's not real
It's no easy living by yourself
So imagine how I feel
I wish that I could take it back
I'd like to make a different mood
And if you let me try again
I'll have a better attitude
Well I know that one and one make two
And that's what I want us to be
I really would appreciate it
If you'd help me find the other me
The other me would rather be the glad one
The other me would rather play the fool
I want to be the kind of me
That doesn't let you down as a rule
For treating you the way I did
But something took hold of me
And I acted like a dustbin lid
I didn't give second though
To what the consequence might be
I really wouldn't be surprised
If you were trying to find another me
The other me would rather be the glad one
The other me would rather play the fool
I want to be the kind of me
That doesn't let you down as a rule
I know it doesn't take a lot
To have a little self-control
But every time that I forgot
Well I landed in another hole
But every time you pull me out
I find it harder not to see
That we can build a better life
If I can try to find the other me
The other me would rather be the glad one
The other me would rather play the fool
I want to be the kind of me
That doesn't let you down as a rule
But if I ever hurt you
Well you know that it's not real
It's no easy living by yourself
So imagine how I feel
I wish that I could take it back
I'd like to make a different mood
And if you let me try again
I'll have a better attitude
Well I know that one and one make two
And that's what I want us to be
I really would appreciate it
If you'd help me find the other me
The other me would rather be the glad one
The other me would rather play the fool
I want to be the kind of me
That doesn't let you down as a rule
Lyrics submitted by ButNeverOutgunned
The Other Me Lyrics as written by Paul Mccartney
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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