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.
Everyone loves you, can't do anything wrong, they laugh when you laugh
concerned when you cry. I'm wrong your right, complete opposites in this
blood related tie. Look down on, don't give me sympathy, our diversity
amplifies your qualities. There's simply nothing wrong with you, you're
wonderful, I wish that I was too
Chorus: I am obviously not cooperating, I am purposely not wanting to.
Cause the view from below gives me no hope you know, ya the view from
below gives me no hope you know..........
Verse 2: Never been alone one day on your life, if the tables were to
turn, transition from black to white, well I am insecure and if you don't
know that by now, I am telling you the only way that I know how. You keep
promises I break them, you try and I fake it, your selfless that makes me
selfish.......
Chorus: I am obviously not cooperating, I am purposely not wanting to.
Cause the view from below gives me no hope you know, ya the view from
below gives me no hope you know..........
Bridge: I'm jealous of you, I envy everything about you. Well I made up a
lie I told everyone I didn't need you after all
Chorus: I am obviously not cooperating, I am purposely not wanting to.
Cause the view from below gives me no hope you know, ya the view from
below gives me no hope you know..........
concerned when you cry. I'm wrong your right, complete opposites in this
blood related tie. Look down on, don't give me sympathy, our diversity
amplifies your qualities. There's simply nothing wrong with you, you're
wonderful, I wish that I was too
Chorus: I am obviously not cooperating, I am purposely not wanting to.
Cause the view from below gives me no hope you know, ya the view from
below gives me no hope you know..........
Verse 2: Never been alone one day on your life, if the tables were to
turn, transition from black to white, well I am insecure and if you don't
know that by now, I am telling you the only way that I know how. You keep
promises I break them, you try and I fake it, your selfless that makes me
selfish.......
Chorus: I am obviously not cooperating, I am purposely not wanting to.
Cause the view from below gives me no hope you know, ya the view from
below gives me no hope you know..........
Bridge: I'm jealous of you, I envy everything about you. Well I made up a
lie I told everyone I didn't need you after all
Chorus: I am obviously not cooperating, I am purposely not wanting to.
Cause the view from below gives me no hope you know, ya the view from
below gives me no hope you know..........
Lyrics submitted by one_more_girl5, edited by Mellow_Harsher
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