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.
It’s such a funny sensation to be
so happy that you wanna die
Promises always were crazy to me
But never was I so surprised
Minutes are longer when we are apart
Your presence’s more than I can handle
It’s come to the point where I wonder if I could ever be luckier
When suddenly I’m back at the core
Thinking of her who had you before
Were you as good
As good as we are
Do you remember?
Did you love her the way you love me?
Is there a chance that there might be
traces of her that you carry under the surface?
Lend me your ears, I would like to confess
I’m doubting that you could be real
By your side wearing a beautiful dress
I celebrate how good it feels
Say that you love me, say that it’s true
I know that I want to believe you
But somehow silence speaks louder than words
I’m worried she’s still on your mind
Suddenly I’m back at the core
Thinking of her who had you before
Were you as good
As good as we are
Do you remember?
Did you love her the way you love me?
Is there a chance that there might be
traces of her that you carry under the surface?
Mmm I know that I’m selfish
I know that it’s bad
I know, but it’s driving me mad
It’s driving me mad
Suddenly I’m back at the core
Thinking of her who had you before
Were you as good
As good as we are
Do you remember?
Did you love her the way you love me?
Is there a chance that there might be
traces of her that you carry under the surface?
under the surface
under the surface
so happy that you wanna die
Promises always were crazy to me
But never was I so surprised
Minutes are longer when we are apart
Your presence’s more than I can handle
It’s come to the point where I wonder if I could ever be luckier
When suddenly I’m back at the core
Thinking of her who had you before
Were you as good
As good as we are
Do you remember?
Did you love her the way you love me?
Is there a chance that there might be
traces of her that you carry under the surface?
Lend me your ears, I would like to confess
I’m doubting that you could be real
By your side wearing a beautiful dress
I celebrate how good it feels
Say that you love me, say that it’s true
I know that I want to believe you
But somehow silence speaks louder than words
I’m worried she’s still on your mind
Suddenly I’m back at the core
Thinking of her who had you before
Were you as good
As good as we are
Do you remember?
Did you love her the way you love me?
Is there a chance that there might be
traces of her that you carry under the surface?
Mmm I know that I’m selfish
I know that it’s bad
I know, but it’s driving me mad
It’s driving me mad
Suddenly I’m back at the core
Thinking of her who had you before
Were you as good
As good as we are
Do you remember?
Did you love her the way you love me?
Is there a chance that there might be
traces of her that you carry under the surface?
under the surface
under the surface
Lyrics submitted by ifuriita
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