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.
And she said, "God, you know I love you so much
How could you let this happen?
What did that boy say to you?
Did he say he cared?
Well even if he says he does, believe me he will leave you
And if you need to lie I'll do that for you."
Take your sleep with a glass of water
Say goodnight and hope tomorrow will be better
I know you just want to sleep all day and dream the rest of the week away
But when the birds sing to the sun
You need to wake up
We'll take our chances with the wolves
She said, "No, not my little girl
We'll take care of this, angel, no one has to know"
But I don't care for that attitude or the senseless ways you make your points and all the selfish things you do
You need to wake up
You want to get back there before it hurt
Or maybe skip forward into the earth
Well I would do anything I can to make it work
I think it's just that trying to forget only make it worse
Baby it's your heart
Only you know when these feelings start to grow
We're past dreams of letting go
but know that you're not alone
To all the things I've ever hated
Add being underrated
And I can't wait to show how wrong you are
How could you let this happen?
What did that boy say to you?
Did he say he cared?
Well even if he says he does, believe me he will leave you
And if you need to lie I'll do that for you."
Take your sleep with a glass of water
Say goodnight and hope tomorrow will be better
I know you just want to sleep all day and dream the rest of the week away
But when the birds sing to the sun
You need to wake up
We'll take our chances with the wolves
She said, "No, not my little girl
We'll take care of this, angel, no one has to know"
But I don't care for that attitude or the senseless ways you make your points and all the selfish things you do
You need to wake up
You want to get back there before it hurt
Or maybe skip forward into the earth
Well I would do anything I can to make it work
I think it's just that trying to forget only make it worse
Baby it's your heart
Only you know when these feelings start to grow
We're past dreams of letting go
but know that you're not alone
To all the things I've ever hated
Add being underrated
And I can't wait to show how wrong you are
Lyrics submitted by Ender (MI)
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