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.
A simple word or two
I need a little clarity
If you make it clear
Doubt will surely disappear
If I could see your hand
I bet you'd win
So make me understand
Before I fall in love with you again
Take me carefully
I believe in you
The words you say
Break me willfully
Are you deceiving me?
The words you say
I am fragile now
Beat about the head
Was I gullible?
Absolutely so
The only way I know
You're getting me down
You never call
I stop to wonder what
I did or didn't do enough
Until you say the word
I'll stay right here
I wanna be with you
But if you want me gone
I'll disappear
Take me carefully
I believe in you
The words you say
Break me willfully
Are you deceiving me?
The words you say
I am fragile now
Beat about the head
Was I gullible?
Absolutely so
The only way I know
Days of rain
Watch the river of tears roll by
Wash away
The pain of several years go by
Days of rain
Days of rain and I wonder why
Wash away
Wash away as a flood gone by
Days of rain
Watch the river of tears roll by
Wash away
The pain of several years go by
Days of rain
Days of rain and I wonder why
Wash away
Wash away as a flood gone by
I only wanted things that will make you happy
I only wish for you that you find your way
I only hope you see that you made things happen
I only wish that you could be right someday
I only wanted things that will make you happy
I only wish for you that you find your way
Days of rain
Days of rain
I need a little clarity
If you make it clear
Doubt will surely disappear
If I could see your hand
I bet you'd win
So make me understand
Before I fall in love with you again
Take me carefully
I believe in you
The words you say
Break me willfully
Are you deceiving me?
The words you say
I am fragile now
Beat about the head
Was I gullible?
Absolutely so
The only way I know
You're getting me down
You never call
I stop to wonder what
I did or didn't do enough
Until you say the word
I'll stay right here
I wanna be with you
But if you want me gone
I'll disappear
Take me carefully
I believe in you
The words you say
Break me willfully
Are you deceiving me?
The words you say
I am fragile now
Beat about the head
Was I gullible?
Absolutely so
The only way I know
Days of rain
Watch the river of tears roll by
Wash away
The pain of several years go by
Days of rain
Days of rain and I wonder why
Wash away
Wash away as a flood gone by
Days of rain
Watch the river of tears roll by
Wash away
The pain of several years go by
Days of rain
Days of rain and I wonder why
Wash away
Wash away as a flood gone by
I only wanted things that will make you happy
I only wish for you that you find your way
I only hope you see that you made things happen
I only wish that you could be right someday
I only wanted things that will make you happy
I only wish for you that you find your way
Days of rain
Days of rain
Lyrics submitted by blood is thin
Days of Rain Lyrics as written by Bob Mould
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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