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.
Tell me baby, tell me how could it be
After being with him you'd want someone like me
'Cause I know you don't love me
What's worse, you might love someone else
Take your time, take your time
You could have all the time in the world
If you'd only be mine
But I know you don't love me
What's worse, you might love someone else
When you remember me darling I hope it makes you smile
I love driving you crazy if only just for a while
But I know you don't love me
What's worse, you might love someone else
Yeah I know you don't love me
What's worse, you might love someone else
Quit sweet-talking honey 'cause it don't cut through
You could talk all night or when I see your tattoo
I know you don't love me
What's worse, you might love someone else
We both knew it then and we both could tell
I love only the flames, got no chance in Hell
I know you don't love me
What's worse, you might love someone else
After being with him you'd want someone like me
'Cause I know you don't love me
What's worse, you might love someone else
Take your time, take your time
You could have all the time in the world
If you'd only be mine
But I know you don't love me
What's worse, you might love someone else
When you remember me darling I hope it makes you smile
I love driving you crazy if only just for a while
But I know you don't love me
What's worse, you might love someone else
Yeah I know you don't love me
What's worse, you might love someone else
Quit sweet-talking honey 'cause it don't cut through
You could talk all night or when I see your tattoo
I know you don't love me
What's worse, you might love someone else
We both knew it then and we both could tell
I love only the flames, got no chance in Hell
I know you don't love me
What's worse, you might love someone else
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What's Worse Lyrics as written by Afie Salomon Jurvanen
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
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