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 saw it in the news
you told me they were wrong
and I stood up for you
cause I believed you were the one
you had all the chances in the world
to let me know the truth
what the hell's wrong with you?
[Bridge]
are you even listening when I talk to you
do you even care what I'm going through
your eyes stare and they're staring right through me
you're right there but its like you never knew me
[Chorus]
do you even know how much it hurt
that you gave up on me to be with her
revenge is sweeter than you ever were
I'm so mad at you right now
and I can't even find the words
and you're on the way down
I can't wait to see you burn
you try to make me hate that girl
when I should be hating you
what the hell's wrong with you
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
revenge is sweeter than you ever were
nothing can save you now that it's over
I guess that you'll find out when you're no one
don't say you're sorry now 'cause I just don't care
nothing can save you now, nothing
nothing can save you now, nothing
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
revenge is sweeter than you ever were
you told me they were wrong
and I stood up for you
cause I believed you were the one
you had all the chances in the world
to let me know the truth
what the hell's wrong with you?
[Bridge]
are you even listening when I talk to you
do you even care what I'm going through
your eyes stare and they're staring right through me
you're right there but its like you never knew me
[Chorus]
do you even know how much it hurt
that you gave up on me to be with her
revenge is sweeter than you ever were
I'm so mad at you right now
and I can't even find the words
and you're on the way down
I can't wait to see you burn
you try to make me hate that girl
when I should be hating you
what the hell's wrong with you
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
revenge is sweeter than you ever were
nothing can save you now that it's over
I guess that you'll find out when you're no one
don't say you're sorry now 'cause I just don't care
nothing can save you now, nothing
nothing can save you now, nothing
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
revenge is sweeter than you ever were
Lyrics submitted by dontwasteyoursong
Revenge Is Sweeter (Than You Ever Were) Lyrics as written by Jessica Origliasso Tobias Gad
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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Sorry for the double post but why do you think its about ryan?