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.
Dear Self,
I love to watch you struggle
But I hate to see you cry
What good is trying to save the masses
When you can't save yourself?
I blame me for my betrayel
You reach for me
Such love for a traitor
Like I am
My tears tonight prove I find I'm worthless
You're all I am
So we'll open up our eyes and see ourselves
For who we really are
Who are we?
Nothing short of nothing
Don't believe what you see
Again, and again
Your eyes see through these walls of mine
And hold onto my heart
One by one
They became like dead men
At the sound of the earth
As it calls forth it's tried and true
I see your face
I've never seen something so beautiful
I love to watch you struggle
But I hate to see you cry
What good is trying to save the masses
When you can't save yourself?
I blame me for my betrayel
You reach for me
Such love for a traitor
Like I am
My tears tonight prove I find I'm worthless
You're all I am
So we'll open up our eyes and see ourselves
For who we really are
Who are we?
Nothing short of nothing
Don't believe what you see
Again, and again
Your eyes see through these walls of mine
And hold onto my heart
One by one
They became like dead men
At the sound of the earth
As it calls forth it's tried and true
I see your face
I've never seen something so beautiful
Lyrics submitted by Iamawesome
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seriously... you have all your titles mixed up. go to their myspace. get the title matched to the right song before you start telling someone they have the wrong lyrics.